Technical Manager - Climate Change & Renewables

This top multidisciplinary environmental consultancy has an outstanding track record in helping organisations achieve sustainable competitive advantage through improved environmental & social performance. Highlighted as one of the UK’s best employers, they work with clients in the private & public sectors - both here in the UK & overseas.

Due to exciting growth within their Climate Change & Renewables division, they are currently looking to recruit a Technical Manager for their Buildings Energy Department.

Role will be based either at their offices in Oxford OR London.

The Role

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of high profile clients & projects both in the private and public sector. Current projects and clients include numerous building energy certificate projects, regeneration projects, carbon management projects, renewable energy buildings projects as well as many others.

Education & Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is likely to hold an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or environmental degree (or equivalent) with a buildings and/or energy focus.
• This may be complimented by a post graduate degree or diploma in an appropriate discipline i.e. building services (mechanical electrical), building design or carbon management however this is not a pre-requisite.
• Professional membership (i.e. chartered engineer) preferred.
• BREEAM accreditation or membership of the CIBSE/EI or equivalent would be advantageous as well as being a Qualified SAP assessor.

Experience & Skills

• The ideal applicant will have considerable experience of working within a commercial or consulting environment.
• Knowledge of building energy demand/ modelling, M&E services, HVAC, lighting, buildings controls engineering in one or more sectors and energy engineering is essential.
• Will be familiar with aspects of on-site process engineering.
• Experience is required of working on SAP, Buildings Regulations, energy management, energy demand assessment, HVAC, Buildings Regulations achievement and commercial buildings energy ratings.
• Specific knowledge should also include EPBD and implementation, Part L (&J) building regulations and implementation, local and regional planning processes with regard to housing and commercial developments, sustainable energy and sustainable procurement, Building design (active and passive) for energy optimization, Building Management systems, HVAC and Hot water heating systems and sizing buildings for energy demands.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate their depth and breadth of experience by demonstrating their expertise and track record in the implementation of renewable energy projects.
• An understanding of planning process and barriers in renewables implementation is required.
• Strong project management skills.
• A flexible attitude, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial flair are all essential along with the ability to work under pressure.
• A driving licence is required.

Personal Development

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high growth sector. Training in BREEAM and other appropriate skills may be offered as well as a chance to work cross functionally with other groups in the business.
This opportunity will suit a high calibre individual who has strength in their technical expertise and commercial ability.

In return, you can expect to be rewarded with a very attractive base salary of up to £50,000 pa + company car + comprehensive benefits package as befits working for an employer of choice.
Interested candidates are kindly invited to send their CVs in Word format please to Tony Timmins, Executive Search consultant at the following email address: tony@tonytimminsassociates.com