Operations Energy Manager

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Operations Energy ManagerSalary:

Circa £60k plus excellent benefitsContract type:

PermanentReference:

2269Location:

Palestra / Southwark / HybridApplication closing date:

Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 23:59Are you passionate about sustainability and energy management? Join our team at Transport for London and lead the delivery of our end-to-end carbon reduction audits in Operations, making a real difference on our organisation''s carbon impact. This is a brand-new role in operations at Transport for London (TfL) and an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic individual with sound knowledge in Environmental, Sustainability and Energy Management. TfL is forming a new Energy Management capability within TfL Operations to provide a dedicated, coordinated and targeted function to help drive us towards the Mayor''s 2030 Net Zero goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new team, drive sustainable change across an organisation that touches on the daily lives of millions of Londoners and be the driving force in helping TfL meet our corporate sustainability targets.As Energy Manager you will be joining a new programme team within TfL''s Facilities Operations department. This role undertakes end-to-end carbon reduction audits of our operational estate and proposes ways for TfL to save carbon/energy, with a focus on delivering practical, measurable improvements rather than passively advising on policy. Technical knowledge is required to make proposals for change, and the role benefits from strong stakeholder engagement skills to win support for meaningful change across the business. You will be the first energy manager at TfL and will set the tone and expectations for this function across the business, gaining buy-in from colleagues to succeed.It is our ambition to tackle the climate and ecological emergency so that we can continue to safely and inclusively serve London for years to come. As London’s strategic transport authority, we aim to deliver and support outcomes in the Mayor''s Transport Strategy and the London Environment Strategy, leading the world in environmental opportunities that can make London safer as the climate changes, while making the city a more attractive place to live, work, and visit.Please find below the key accountabilities of the role and the Skills / Knowledge / Experience we are looking for in potential applicants. We encourage applications from a wide background of people who have experience in energy, green engineering, sustainability, or environmental management. Please focus your application on the criteria you meet and what you would bring to the role if appointed. The hiring manager would rather decide on suitability for the role than you prejudge yourself overly harshly.Key AccountabilitiesReview existing data sources to determine the quality of utility, energy and environmental data available to TfL; where suitable, advise and/or manage workstreams to improve the data held to enable improvements in energy management.Use data to prioritise auditing the areas of the estate that can most benefit from new carbon/energy management strategies/plans.Work collaboratively with other directorates to audit their energy usage and carbon impacts, producing a written report of suggested improvements to the operations and maintenance of that area.Author and monitor delivery plans of recommended actions to improve all aspects of energy management, energy efficiency and carbon impact within operational departments that deliver legal compliance, continuous service improvement, accountability for responding to corporate energy and carbon targets/objectives which meet customer expectations and budgetary constraints.Produce a register of carbon reduction audits and the associated recommended actions and departmental targets for implementation.Ensure the recommended actions are undertaken by influencing others to buy into the changes and embed the proposed carbon reduction and energy-saving measures into business as usual.Undertake post-intervention impact reports to monitor the success of the recommended actions, their performance against departmental targets and alignment to TfL Scorecard and Mayoral Targets.Role model personal commitment to making TfL''s operations more sustainable, guiding a wider engagement strategy to encourage behavioural change across Operations.Manage and develop a team to undertake carbon audits and set best practice policy.Act as lead specialist advising non-technical management and peers on the best way to achieve these goals.Skills, Knowledge and Experience CriteriaSkillsSkilled in use of data for monitoring and targeting energy reduction approaches (Essential)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to a wide-ranging audience. (Essential)Skilled in explaining technical matters to a non-technical audience and producing concise reports (Essential)Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and across organisational barriers, building lasting stakeholder relationships to gain buy-in for business change. (Essential)Ability to adapt and take a new approach to delivering environmental ambitions, keeping up to date with the latest advances and innovations in technology. (Desirable)KnowledgeDegree or equivalent experience in energy, engineering, sustainability, or environmental management (Essential)Chartership in Energy Management (Desirable)Understanding of maintenance, operational planning and capital investment within asset lifecycle (Desirable)Detailed knowledge of UK environmental and energy legislation and regulatory structures (Essential)Knowledge of sustainability, environment, and climate change issues preferably gained in an operational or construction environment (Desirable)Good understanding of environmental improvement interventions in decarbonisation, climate change adaption or green infrastructure within an industrial or operational organisation (Desirable)ExperienceExperience of managing and influencing stakeholders in a complex environment (Essential)Experience of implementing change through effectively communicating energy management and carbon reduction measures. (Essential)Experience of working in the field of energy, undertaking energy audits and implementing carbon reduction measures within a large estate of varied building types and operations. (Essential)Application ProcessPlease apply using a two-page CV and two-page cover letter in Arial 11pt. Word (.docx) format and do not include any photographs or images.Short listing will be carried out based on comparing the information on your CV and cover letter against the Skills / Knowledge / Experience criteria above - so please think carefully about these criteria and ensure your CV and cover letter provide examples / evidence of how you meet them.Role logistics and further informationThe role is primarily based out of Palestra, Southwark but audits can be anywhere across TfL''s operational estate in London. The expectation is to be in the office 50% of your working time to facilitate collaboration with other key functions. Around these constraints there is a degree of flexibility to be had, which we encourage you to discuss further at interview.Equality, diversity and inclusionWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.BenefitsFinal salary pension schemeFree travel for you on the TfL networkReimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class ticket for Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidaysTfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allowPrivate healthcare discounted scheme (optional)Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programmeRetail, health, leisure and travel offersDiscounted Eurostar travelHybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. Some interviews/assessments could be organised at short ..... full job details .....