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Job description

The post holder will be a key member of the Specialist Services Team within Estate Services and will be expected to play a full role in the provision, development and management of all Energy/Environment related activities within the Trust. The post holder will be technically and professionally responsible to the Head of Specialist Services for: Ensuring and complying with all Statutory Standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Guidance, Health Technical Memoranda, Building Notes and other Government Agencies and Local Authority requirements. Including inter alia, Capital Investment Manual, Standing Financial Instructions and Trusts Tendering Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge and experience of energy management, environmental management, sustainability management, utilities procurement and take the lead role in ensuring the Trust meets its statutory obligations in these areas.
• Implement, review, and develop a comprehensive Environmental Management Strategy to ISO 14001:2004 making modifications and improvements as necessary and provide the focus for the environmental management team.
• Manage legislative requirements relating to Energy and the Environment e.g., Energy Management Strategy and Action Plan to 2030 for NI Central Government and / or Net Zero Strategy (non-exhaustive).
• Act as the Trust’s Nominated Environment Management Officer.
• To provide expert advice on the NIAS Estate Strategy.
• Implement, review, and develop a Sustainability Strategy for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust.
• Manage and maintain the electronic energy, water and effluent automatic monitoring and targeting system as required to meet the reporting needs of the Trust and Department of Health.
• Monitor energy consumption and identify targets for improvements. Develop funding bids through Trust Capital and Invest to Save to realise funds for implementation of projects.
• Manage the Heat, Light, Power and Water budget, providing financial forecasting using computer modelling and trend analysis information to the Trust’s Finance Department to assist with budget monitoring process.
• Analyse and review complex utility tariffs and supply contracts to ensure the most cost effective and optimum arrangements are in place at all times.
• Act as Authorised Signatory for all invoices relating to Heat, Light, Power and Water budget.
• Negotiate with procurement organisations and Utility Companies with regard to utility contracts for the Trust.
• Manage contracts to ensure the smooth delivery of all works, goods and services, enabling optimum efficiency of energy and environmental management for the Trust.
• Prepare the Trust’s regular consumption and conservation reports in formats that are meaningful to Estates and Non-Estates Staff.
• Liaise with Heads of Departments on the control of energy, including costs, good housekeeping measures and promoting energy awareness issues.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)
• Applicants must possess a University Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or similar related to the Built Environment, together with 3 years energy/environmental management experience.
• OR
• A HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Together with 5 years energy/environmental management experience
• AND
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post
• Ability to lead and manage multiple parties and third-party vendors on high profile and technically innovative solutions.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data.
• Ability to drive change successfully throughout the organisation.
• Ability to hold individuals, teams and suppliers to account.
• Finance & budgeting skills.
• Ability to develop business cases and provide Post Project Evaluations.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases & Presentation Graphics.
• Up-to-date knowledge of energy conservation, sustainable development and environmental management techniques, including investment appraisal techniques, whole life costing and discounted cash flow projections.
• Knowledge of energy / environmental management systems i.e. ISO 50001 / ISO 14001.
• Knowledge of computer software for monitoring and targeting, data processing and presentation of information, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of current health and safety, energy and environmental legislation, industry standards, procurement and contracting procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Personnel Social Services Policies & procedures in relation to Estates Management.

Further Information

Location: NIAS HQ,