Portfolio Energy Manager
Site: George Yard
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00
The Portfolio Energy Manager is a core member of the JBS Energy Team reporting directly to the Head of Energy. The team manages energy performance across a portfolio of 110 commercial and residential sites with a focus on reducing energy consumption carbon emissions and costs for our clients.
You will take ownership of a defined number of sites leading on energy monitoring analysis and improvement initiatives. A significant part of this role involves working with smart building technology and data analytics platforms to identify and action opportunities set up automated rules and alarms and translate data insight into real building improvements.
You will work closely with site teams account managers and clients and are expected to be proactive self-motivated and able to manage your time independently. The role is based at the Building Performance Centre at head office and involves regular site visits across the portfolio.
Role and Responsibilities
Energy Monitoring and Performance
Take ownership of energy performance across allocated sites monitoring consumption against baselines and targets
Carry out regular energy performance analysis and benchmarking using available metering data
Support the rollout of the Apprise meter reading app ensuring main incoming electricity gas and water meters are set up and site teams trained
Carry out energy monitoring targeting and validation in line with best practice
Establish and maintain benchmark loads across your portfolio
Site Engagement and Auditing
Conduct Level 1 & 2 energy audits across allocated sites identifying and documenting energy saving opportunities
Build strong working relationships with site teams FM managers and clients to support a collaborative approach to energy management
Carry out out-of-hours site visits where required to identify energy saving initiatives
Review lease agreements and descriptions of operation to understand plant run time requirements and building constraints
Assess vacant space occupancy patterns and footfall to inform energy strategies
BMS and Technical
Review BMS time schedules and set points against descriptions of operation recommending and implementing improvements
Identify opportunities for additional time schedules to reflect current occupancy patterns including hybrid working profiles
Dial in remotely to BMS systems where access is available to monitor efficient plant operation and investigate faults
Establish and maintain a register of BMS details remote access credentials and DesOps across your portfolio
Review O&M documentation and commissioning data to assess building performance gaps
Smart Buildings and Data Analytics
This is a central part of the role. We expect the successful candidate to be comfortable working with data analytics platforms day to day not just reviewing outputs but actively configuring and managing them.
Take ownership of data analytics platform setup and configuration across allocated sites
Build and maintain a library of rules alarms and automated alerts to identify anomalies out-of-hours consumption plant inefficiencies and demand spikes
Actively monitor and action platform alerts investigating root causes and working with site teams and BMS contractors to resolve issues
Review and act on platform-generated recommendations tracking outcomes and reporting savings delivered
Familiarise yourself with any data analytics tools already in use at client sites and integrate these into your monitoring approach
Support the evaluation and configuration of new smart building platforms as the portfolio evolves
Conduct IoT device reviews across sites identifying opportunities to enhance data capture and monitoring capability
Metering and Data
Establish the extent of smart metering and AMR installations across allocated sites identifying gaps and opportunities
Ensure all main incoming electricity gas and water meters are producing reliable data and feeding correctly into Apprise
Identify and progress opportunities for sub-metering installations to improve data granularity
Survey smart meter provision in accordance with CIBSE TM39 and provide recommendations
Project manage meter installations by recognised sub-contractors overseeing commissioning and data capture
Reporting and Client Engagement
Contribute to monthly energy reports for clients providing clear commentary on performance anomalies and recommendations
Present energy saving initiatives and platform-identified opportunities to clients and account managers
Respond to client energy queries and ESG data requests in a timely and professional manner
Support the production of portfolio-wide energy comparators and performance summaries
Compliance and Strategy
Maintain awareness of relevant energy legislation and compliance obligations including ESOS SECR and MEES
Support NABERS UK BREEAM In-Use and other certification processes where required across the portfolio
Contribute to the development of client energy intensity targets and reduction strategies
Identify procurement and commercial opportunities to reduce client energy costs
Skill Knowledge & Expertise
Experience
Essential
Proven experience in energy management within commercial buildings ideally across a multi-site portfolio
Hands-on experience working with BMS systems including reviewing time schedules set points and control sequences
Practical experience conducting energy audits and producing clear actionable recommendations
Experience working with data analytics or energy monitoring platforms day to day not just as an occasional user
Demonstrable experience setting up rules alarms and automated alerts within monitoring platforms
Experience engaging and building relationships with site teams FM managers and clients
Experience producing energy reports and presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders
Practical experience with HVAC systems and an understanding of how they affect energy performance
Desirable
Experience working within an FM or M&E environment
Experience with smart metering AMR technologies and sub-metering strategies
Familiarity with DesOps documentation and building performance gap analysis
Experience supporting or leading NABERS UK BREEAM In-Use or similar certification processes
Experience project managing metering or BMS-related installations
Experience working with IoT devices and smart building technologies
Qualifications
Essential
Relevant degree HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in building services electrical engineering mechanical engineering or a related discipline
Strong numeracy and data literacy demonstrated through academic or professional background
Desirable
CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant (Operations) qualification or working towards it
Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIBSE and IET or working towards it
BREEAM In-Use Assessor accreditation
NABERS UK Assessor accreditation
Understanding of ESOS SECR and MEES compliance frameworks
Person Specification
Essential
Demonstrable experience in energy management within commercial buildings
Good working knowledge of BMS systems controls and building energy monitoring
Hands-on experience with data analytics or smart building platforms including setting up rules alarms and automated alerts
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret energy data identify trends and translate findings into clear recommendations
Experience of carrying out energy audits and producing actionable improvement plans
Comfortable working with data day to day and able to move from insight to action without being prompted
Excellent communication skills written and verbal with the ability to engage site teams and clients confidently
Organised self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload across multiple sites independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
Desirable
Knowledge of smart building integration protocols such as BACnet Modbus or MQTT
Familiarity with IoT sensor technologies and their application in building performance monitoring
Knowledge of NABERS UK BREEAM In-Use or equivalent building performance frameworks
Familiarity with ESOS SECR and MEES compliance requirements
Experience of smart metering AMR technologies and sub-metering strategies
Experience working within an FM or M&E environment
Company Benefits
Season Ticket Loan (after 6 months service)
After probation:
Cycle to Work Scheme
Rewards Gateway platform
Auto Enrolment Pension
Private Medical Insurance Inc Dental Optical and audio
Death in Service (Salary x 2)
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
