Play an influential role in shaping the University's energy future
Salary from £27,319 to £35,646 a year, with potential progression to £37,839 a year
Rewards
You can look forward to 25 days annual leave and 15 days bank holidays and University closed days. We also offer a final salary pension scheme, details of which can be found at http://www.usshq.co.uk/
Other benefits include membership of our library, discounted membership of the sports centre and a range of flexible voluntary benefits.
The role
This post is based within a team dedicated to managing and reducing the University's use of energy and resulting CO2 emissions. We want you to identify, plan and implement a range of reduction initiatives by applying your specialist knowledge of energy and water conservation methods, building services and sustainability.
Your duties will include managing a programme of retrofit measures, providing advice and support for those undertaking capital/small projects organising/presenting workshops and producing guidance/policy documents.
You will be required to periodically review the effectiveness of activities and make recommendations for their improvement or discontinuation.
There is the added responsibility of contributing to strategic plans, exploiting sources of funding for projects and deputising for the Head of Utilities as required.
Requirements
You require a first degree or equivalent level experience in Engineering, Building Services, Energy Conservation or related subject.
Proven experience in a similar or relevant technical role is a must, as is a track record of identifying and implementing energy conservation projects.
You will have knowledge of legalisation, regulation, fiscal incentives affecting of energy use and carbon management.
Your skills will cover project management and evaluation, statistical methods, buildings services, control systems and the use of plant.
Closing date: 22 November 2010
Reference: 42370
To download the details and submit an electronic application online visit: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000.
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