Energy Consultant

181
Cardiff
Permanent
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About us
 
We have been at the heart of the UK energy market for 25 years and are today playing a critical role in decarbonising the UK energy system. As a major energy services and smart metering company with technology, data and sustainability at the core of our ethos and business model, SMS is committed to delivering the future of smart energy.
 
We are proud of being both an equal opportunity employer and an accredited real living wage employer! We look out for our customers and our focus is ‘putting our people first’.
 
Our people enable us to do all of this by living our 5 core values: Safety, Customer excellence, Sustainability, Innovation and Pride.
 
 
The Role
 
Reporting into the Energy & Environmental Manager , the energy consultant will develop energy consumption, cost and carbon abatement solutions for the SMS client portfolio; allowing each client to make strategic decisions relating to the management of energy and investment in technology. Opportunities will be developed through forensic analysis of energy data, on- site technical auditing and awareness of the energy services and technologies marketplace.
 
Projects will be identified and presented to the client as business cases following an analysis of the costs and benefits. Where energy projects are accepted by the client, the consultant will be responsible for project management and evaluation of the return on investment. 
 
Special conditions -  Must be flexible with respect to national travel with potential for international travel. 
 
 
Typical Duties
 
  • Undertake data analysis for buildings and energy system.
  • Undertake in-depth energy audit of buildings and energy systems.
  • Research and keep up-to-date with energy saving technology & systems improvements.
  • Produce high-quality, client-focused energy audit reports including recommendations prioritized by return on investment.
  • Liaise with clients to establish requirements and present business cases.
  • Provide strategic advice relating to energy, carbon and utilities management.
  • Deliver energy reduction projects and post-implementation savings verification.
  • Plan and develop projects in an independent manner with guidance from senior consulting colleagues.
 
Essential Skills
 
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Analytical skills
  • Numeracy
 
 
Education​ and Professional Qualifications
  • Engineering or Physical Sciences Degree
  • Specific Energy Management or Buildings Services training (or experience)
  • Mathematics and Physics A-levels or equivalent 
 
 
 
Experience 
 
  • An in-depth understanding of mechanical and electrical energy systems and solutions appropriate to consumption mitigation 
  • Experience of consulting on energy management in relation to programme of energy audits or monitoring and targeting solutions 
  • Experience in the identification and delivery of energy reduction projects
  • Possessing data analysis skills and experience of using these skills to target valuable energy opportunities
  • Experience of generating cost-benefit analyses for energy projects and verification of the energy savings following project implementation
  • A broad understanding of the legislative environment surrounding energy efficiency and carbon emissions
  • Experience of design, installation or project management of mechanical or electrical engineering projects
  • Experience of using macros or programming is desirable 
  • Experience of energy or building services modelling packages (e.g. RETScreen, SBEM, IES, TAS) is desirable 
 
 
In return​
 
  • 25 personal days per year, with an additional allocation of 8 public holidays
  • After 5 years of service you will be rewarded with an additional 5 days annual leave taking it to 30 personal days and 8 public holidays.
  • Refer a friend bonus (£500)
  • Corporate season ticket travel
  • Automatic enrolment into the Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme (will commence following 3 months employment)
  • Eligibility to join the Share Incentive Plan following 6 months employment
  • We also have you covered with Life Insurance where your next of kin will receive 4 times your annual salary
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