At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead carbon management initiatives and provide expert energy advice across health board properties.
- Company: Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the largest health organisation in Wales.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Other info: Flexible role with significant freedom to act and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability and help shape a low carbon future in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in energy/carbon management required.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
To support the Head of Operational Estates and the Chief Engineer in the management of the Health Board’s carbon consumption and associated cost, effectively and efficiently in line with Welsh Government targets and other legislative bodies. This includes provision of statutory and mandatory reports and certificates to national audit standards.
The post holder will lead in pursuing a low carbon sustainable future and comply with challenging targets for CO2 reductions year on year, set by the Health Board and externally by the Welsh Government.
Main duties of the job:
- Provide specialist energy advice on engineering systems, ensuring best practice and energy conservation at all Health Board properties.
- Communicate with Health Board project managers and stakeholders, networking with external organisations, both locally and nationally.
- Manage the Health Board’s carbon footprint and carbon consumptions within specific site criteria across all Health Board properties.
- Manage the Health Board’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) process and final recommendations.
- Monitor all utility consumption data and costs for the provision of annual reports to CRC audit standards.
- Provide strategic energy targets and criteria for Health Board major capital development projects managers.
- Manage the Health Board’s contracted utility companies and relevant accounting systems, in conjunction with the Shared Service Partnership for Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification:
Qualifications:
- Essential criteria: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development in Energy/Carbon Management. Qualified as a Non-Domestic Energy Assessor and registered with an authorised Display Energy Certificate Accreditation Scheme.
- Desirable criteria: Accredited Energy Assessor Qualification.
Experience:
- Essential criteria: Evidence of significant Mechanical & Electrical Engineering knowledge in a public sector environment. Successful track record of specification and design of large engineering installation projects and plant refurbishments/replacements. Experience of utility supply management and contract negotiations. Evidence of research and compilation of recommendation reports for submission to senior officer and board level.
- Desirable criteria: Evidence of continuous professional development in Carbon Management.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Essential criteria: Experience and understanding of carbon management legislation and the Carbon Reduction Commitment. Capable of translating strategic vision into effective plans.
- Desirable criteria: Up to date knowledge and understanding of priorities and objectives within NHS Wales.
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