Energy Manager in Dumbarton

Location: Kilmalid, Dumbarton - we operate a hybrid working approach

Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

We are currently hiring an Energy Manager to improve the energy and utilities efficiency standards and support continuous improvement and the adoption of best practice in energy consumption and cost strategy. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance and support and adding value in the development and maintenance of tasks which include policy, legal compliance, engineering projects, procurement, reporting, employee awareness and monitoring.

What you will do

• Utilities & Infrastructure
  • Manage external infrastructure improvements and upgrades with relevant external providers and business partners.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of commodity-traded utilities to reduce cost, working in partnership with Group Procurement and the risk management consultants.
  • Set the utility budgets for all areas of the business on an annual basis and manage costs and compliance associated with water and trade effluent.
  • Compile carbon and water roadmaps for the company to satisfy legislative and commercial requirements.
• Data & Reporting
  • Develop effective management information showing specific consumption and trends.
  • Manage the data and billing and consumption requirements of all varied company locations.
  • Provide timely accruals to the Management Information team for predicted monthly spend on utilities.
• Legal & Compliance
  • Primary Account Representative for relevant platforms and registry account.
  • Maintain knowledge of present and any future legal compliance with all relevant UK legislation.
  • Principal assessor for the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) and complete energy reduction audits to the standard required by the ESOS.
  • Manage climate change levy tax relief documentation with HMRC and suppliers.
  • Develop and coordinate a site surveying programme to monitor compliance with best practice and policy.
  • Provide detailed reporting and a site action plan.
  • Representative for the company in relevant industry bodies, working groups and forums.
  • Develop the company energy management policy and strategy documentation.
  • Manage and maintain regulatory data relating to energy, utilities and carbon.
• Business Improvements
  • Identify areas of major waste or in need of in-depth study and identify specific opportunities for consumption reduction.
  • Develop and deliver education and awareness training to cover best practice, optimise process methods and reduce consumption.
  • Keep abreast of developments in technology and utilities management practice and use this information to support learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Identify and deliver projects to improve the simplification and automation of utility data collection, handling and reporting.

Your skills and background

• Engineering degree, equivalent qualification, or demonstrable relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the utilities markets and energy conservation, as well as experience with engineering projects, particularly those involving multiple process disciplines.
• Experience of working in a risk management environment and an understanding of current UK energy and Carbon related legislation.
• Capability to financially manage cost centre and project budgets, with experience working with an integrated business management system.
• Ability to collate and manage data into informative and relevant reports and to present to management and project teams in clear and concise way.
• Have a current valid UK driving licence.

Why join us?

• Collective Spirit: You will be part of a connected, international community shaped by iconic brands, a performance mindset, and a proud legacy, where collaboration, fun and ambition coexist.
• Craft your path: We empower you to own your career, innovate boldly and grow alongside our business, surrounded by leaders who value curiosity, energy, and impact.
• Cultivate the future: You’ll help shape a business with a soul — one that cherishes the land, respects communities, and brings good times from a good place, responsibly and sustainably.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’. We promote inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture, an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences, and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Our recruiting team are more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process, in order for you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Our mix of benefits

• Competitive salary, along with performance related bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Private medical insurance, including income protection
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service) plus public holidays
• Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan
• Life Assurance
• An allowance each year to spend on our brands

Closing Date for Applications: 28th August 2026

Job Posting End Date: 2026-08-29

Target Hire Date: 2026-11-23

Target End Date: