Energy Manager

Job description

Job Purpose:
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an Energy Manager to join the dedicated team working on a global technology client account. The successful candidate will oversee the development and execution of energy management, water, and recycling programs in order to deliver cost savings and reduce carbon emissions.

What You'll Do:

• Develop energy management & sustainability strategy for clients' real estate portfolios
• Implement programs to achieve savings goals and targets by specified timelines
• Manage energy benchmarking and assessment
• Analyse energy and water consumption metrics to identify opportunities and create plans to sustain energy savings
• Lead identification and prioritisation of energy capital projects, operational changes and physical plant upgrades, resulting in reduced energy consumption (may include HVAC, lighting, building envelope, demand response and controls, plug loads, distributed generation, employee engagement, and evaluating new technologies and services)
• Establish / monitor utilities budgets
• Oversee bill payment and data management processes
• Provide forecasts of utility expenses throughout the portfolio
• Develop and evaluate financial viability of projects for budgeting and approval
• Report clear and concise metrics on various energy and sustainability activities (cost savings, CO2, water, etc), and achievements on prescribed intervals as requested by client
• Communicate plans and progress to all levels of staff through presentations and meetings
• Support water saving programs and recycling programs as requested
• Support new business pursuits and business development through relationship building and building walkthroughs

What You'll Need:

• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) highly desired
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Ability to perform energy analysis and efficiency calculations
• Ability to interface seamlessly with all levels of management
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, online software platforms, with the ability to use spreadsheets and data analysis applications
• Advanced, in-depth knowledge of sustainability and energy principles and concepts, particularly related to the built environment
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building automation and control systems across a variety of building types
• Able to commute to Reading at least 1 day a week.
• Able to travel across EMEA as and when required.