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Job description

Join the public sector as an Environmental and Sustainability Manager in Belfast and play a key role in supporting essential health services in Northern Ireland. 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.

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 Energy Management Strategy to ISO 50001:2018 and 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
• Act as the Trust’s Nominated Environment Management Officer.
• Provide expert advice on the NIAS Estate Strategy.
• Implement, review, and develop a Sustainability Strategy for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust.
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 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 an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering together with 5 years energy/environmental management experience.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• 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.

Further Information

About the role: £23.60 per hour Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Belfast Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week Temporary for approximately 6 months