Utilities Manager in Middlesbrough

Job Description

Utilities Manager (Environmental Sustainability)

Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Utilities Manager to join our Environmental Sustainability team at Hudson Quay, Middlesbrough. This role will further develop and manage Thirteens utilities management approach and drive the delivery of energy efficiency systems, implementing solutions to reduce carbon from utility use within our assets.

This is a remote role, so you’ll work mainly from home and at least one day a week from our fantastic office at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough. Flexibility around business and team needs is required; you may need to come into the office more frequently when required.

Thirteen Benefits

• Salary – £55,549 per annum
• Annual leave – starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.
• Pension – up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer).
• Simply Health – save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services.
• T’dar – our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands.
• Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll lead the further development of a comprehensive utility management strategy, focusing on data collection, monitoring, and spotting efficiency opportunities across the organisation.
• You will collaborate with teams to build effective processes for utility management, providing guidance to managers on energy‑efficient practices in their areas.
• You’ll identify and implement approaches that reduce energy use and carbon footprint, while encouraging behaviour changes throughout the organisation.
• You’ll oversee group‑wide utility contracts to ensure great value and lower emissions, and control energy budgets through smart monitoring and procurement.
• You will stay on top of utility regulations, such as Heat Network Regulations, and put processes in place to keep the organisation compliant.
• You’ll offer strategic insights on utilities and sustainability to shape business plans, and coach your team to deliver top utility services.

About You

• You hold an HNC in energy management, building technology, or environmental technology, or bring equivalent practical experience.
• You have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle during working hours.
• You demonstrate a strong track record of contributing to policy development and strategic planning processes.
• You possess in‑depth knowledge of business utility management, electrical and mechanical systems, and utility provider processes, plus a solid grasp of energy emission legislation and climate change implications.
• You are confident gathering and managing data from multiple sources, spotting trends, and analysing complex datasets to deliver actionable insights.
• You have strong influencing and negotiation skills with stakeholders, customers, and staff, and are adept at creating and delivering presentations and reports.

Why Thirteen Group?

We’re more than just a housing association – we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 34,000 properties.

• Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere.
• Be part of an organisation that values inclusivity.
• Be part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions.

Contact

For more details, you can contact Peter Cunningham, Head of Environmental Sustainability, at 01642 668612 for an informal discussion. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please.

Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge?

Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community!

As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer.