Energy Performance Manager

Urbanest group.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability-focused energy management company in London is seeking an Energy Performance Manager to drive energy strategies aligned with sustainability goals. You will monitor energy usage and lead audits to ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering Degree, experience in energy management, and a commitment to environmental improvement. The role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including enhanced leave and employee support programs.

Benefits

Travel & Cycle to Work Loans

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing Support

Recruitment Bounty

Generous Company Pension Contributions

Free Eyecare Vouchers

Life Assurance Policy

Team Events & Staff Parties

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Development Programme

Perkbox Discounts

Half-Price Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in energy management, engineering, or environmental management.
• Ability to interpret data, generate reports, and present findings clearly.
• Understanding of BMS connectivity and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of energy strategies.
• Monitor energy usage and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct energy audits and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Understanding of building services systems

Experience in energy management

Excellent analytical skills

Hands-on technical experience

Commitment to delivering best-in-class service

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

Location: London

Salary: Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm.

If you're an experienced energy professional looking to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change across our communities. We’re seeking a passionate and strategic Energy Performance Manager, to lead the development and execution of energy strategies that align with our sustainability and carbon-reduction goals. You’ll monitor energy usage across all our communities, using data insights to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and identify improvement opportunities. Collaborating with onsite, maintenance, and development teams, you’ll ensure energy efficiency is embedded in daily operations. You’ll also lead audits, ensure regulatory compliance, promote energy awareness among our residents and staff, and champion innovative technologies and sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or oversee metering strategy, ensuring all utility meters and sub-meters are identified and integrated correctly.
• Developand implement energy performance strategies aligned with our sustainability goals.
• Monitor and analyse energy usage across all communities, using data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement.
• Work with the BMS engineer to assess and improve BMS connectivity across thermostats, heating/cooling plant, FCUs, Air Source Heat Pumps and set-point controls.
• Support the integration of energy data into Power BI, including defining data points and data-flow requirements.
• Coordinate and manage small engineering projects relating to meter upgrades, sensors and BMS enhancements.
• Review and validate BMS/EMS performance data to identify system faults, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with onsite, maintenance, and development teams to ensure energy efficiency is prioritised in day-to-day operations and new developments.
• Lead energy audits and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting standards.
• Promote energy conservation by engaging residents and team members with advice and resources.
• Recommend new technologies and sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact.
• Act as the key contact for energy management, working with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Report on key metrics related to energy usage and sustainability, supporting the senior management team with regular updates and improvement proposals.
• Support training and onboarding programmes to improve awareness of energy efficiency across all teams.

Skills and experience we\'re looking for:

• Engineering Degree in one of the following areas; Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• An understanding of building services systems, including HVAC, controls and plant operation.
• Experience in energy management, engineering, environmental management or a related field.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate reports, and present findings clearly.
• Previous consultant with hands-ontechnical experience
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to deliver best-in-class service whilst driving environmental improvements.

What can we offer you:

• Travel & Cycle to Work Loans – Helping you get to work in a way that works for you
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave – Supporting you through life’s most important milestone
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Comprehensive financial, mental, and physical health resources
• Recruitment Bounty – Know someone great? Get rewarded when they join
• Generous Company Pension Contributions – Supporting your future, today
• Free Eyecare Vouchers – Taking care of your vision
• Life Assurance Policy – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Team Events & Staff Parties – Because we believe in celebrating together
• Long Service Awards – Recognising your dedication and loyalty
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support when you need it
• Training & Development Programme – Helping you grow your skills and career
• Perkbox Discounts – Everyday savings on the things you love
• Half-Price Gym Membership – Stay active with The Gym Group

This is a wonderful opportunity to join an ambitious, thriving and professional company, located in the heart of London. We started in 2009 and are now a 210+ strong team working every day to embody our values: Integrity, Development, Energy, Achievement and Support.

Our head office is in Covent Garden, and we operate a 24/7 business out of nine communities across the city (King’s Cross, St Pancras, Hoxton, Tower Bridge, Victoria, Vauxhall, City, Westminster and Battersea), with nearly 5,000 total beds. We opened urbanest Battersea in September 2024, one of the world’s most sustainable student accommodation buildings, and look forward to opening our 10th and largest community, urbanest Canary Wharf in 2026. With 1,672 beds, urbanest Canary Wharf will further enhance our sector leading status when it comes to sustainable developments.

Our communities each have a unique feel with buzzing social areas and quiet study spaces for our residents, and we are proud to offer an amazing living experience for students attending leading universities such as King’s College London, University College London, LSE, New York University, University of Arts, SOAS and many others. We have a co-ordinated calendar of in-house events to help students discover London and truly enjoy their time with us, ensuring urbanest has a positive impact during this developmental stage of their lives, serving us in our Mission: “To enhance university life by delivering responsible, sustainable communities across London.”

At urbanest we are proud of our incredible work culture, and we all come together at different events throughout the year to celebrate our achievements. We are also pleased to offer numerous staff benefits, including discounted gym membership, travel to work/cycle to work loan, a generous company pension contribution, access to Wellbeing app Headspace, and more. Join us at urbanest and help us achieve our Vision of “a living and working experience better than yesterday; even better tomorrow.”

If you\'re ready to make an impact and be part of a dynamic, growing team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!