Job Description

*The closing date for this position is the 12th November 2025*
Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Manager
Band 7
NIAS HQ, Belfast BT8
Temporary (Approx 6 months)
23.60 per hour
37.5 hours per week
*On Application please provide a cover letter outlining where you meet all the essential criteria required for the post*
Main Purpose
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.
Main Roles and 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 making modifications and improvements as necessary and provide the focus for the environmental management team.
• 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.
• Undertake detailed site energy audits and surveys and produce reports as required under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Monitor utility consumption and establish comparative data to enable trends to be determined with regards to energy intensity, and benchmark against respective metrics.
• 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.

Essential Criteria:
(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
• High level interpersonal, verbal and written communication and influencing skills.
• 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.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.
**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. **
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between 16 - 32 depending on clearance level.

Skills Required