Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Energy and Sustainability Manager

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Job summary

Are you a building services engineer wanting to apply your skills to the challenges of delivering net-zero within a large hospital setting? Do you feel passionate about the impacts of climate change on health and want to make a tangible impact in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious candidate who will drive practical change and deliver against the ambitious NHS net-zero targets in relation to Estates & Facilities. You will ideally be an experienced building services engineer with a goodunderstanding of energy efficiency in buildings ideally with practical experience of leading and supporting change programmes including energy saving, and carbon reduction. You will have a good understanding of sustainability, including the impacts of climate change and air quality on health, and the benefits of biodiversity and quality green infrastructure on wellbeing. A working knowledge of the NHS and or a PFI contract environment would be useful but not essential.

This is a great opportunity to join an NHS organisation that continues to invest in its estate whilst also offering great benefits including a fantastic pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, continuous personal development, flexible working and most importantly a team ethos.

For an informal discussion on this role please contact Trevor Mose, on 02392 286603 to arrange a telephone appointment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will report directly to the Trusts Head of Sustainable Development who will be the strategic lead for the green agenda. The Energy & Sustainability Manager role will take a lead on all aspects relating to energy consumption and reduction as well as provide the opportunity to work across other aspects of sustainability linked to estates & facilities. You will be asked to identify, gain support, plan and deliver a range of solutions with measurable benefits to the NHS Net-zero carbon targets. This will include securing sources of funding to deliver programmes of work.

In relation to energy this will mean getting to grips with energy data and consumption. Analysing the Trusts energy needs and informing decisions that minimise energy wastage and driving a shift to low-carbon alternatives. This will include overseeing implementation of our 2 year LED lighting scheme, appraising schemes to develop solar PV installations and planned moves away from gas fired centralised heat generation.

In relation to wider Estates & Facilities it will mean getting involved in procurement decisions, waste management, transport policy and biodiversity. The Green Plan will ultimately set the agenda but nothing is off the table at this stage. This is a genuinely exciting time to join the Trust and help us raise our profile profile and reputation locally, regionally and nationally.

About us

The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Date posted

15 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C8192-CS-23-0330

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage the delivery of Energy, Sustainability and Carbon management improvements relating to Estates & Facilities including delivery of the NHS net-zero goals

Development and delivery of the Trusts Green Plan in relation to Estates & Facilities. Including, but not necessarily limited to, energy management and consumption, heat and power generation, and decarbonisation of building energy

Work with internal stakeholders to ensure delivery against net-zero carbon targets and identify cost savings linked to sustainability and energy

Work with external stakeholders on energy and sustainability linked to the Greener NHS objectives across Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Responsible for the scrutiny, reporting and control of the Utilities Budget (Annual Cost of circ. £7m)

Deputise for the Head of Sustainable Development

Potential opportunity for future line management responsibilities within Estates team including performance appraisals, up to date training, dealing with any management concerns that arise

Key Responsibilities:

1. Utilities Energy, Carbon & Water

Take overall responsibility for reducing the use of energy (and related carbon emissions) and water across all Trust sites

Analyse data on energy and water use and carbon emissions and provide detailed reporting for Trust internal use

Identify, develop and deliver a programme of energy and water conservation and sustainability measures to achieve financial and net-zero carbon targets

Responsible for energy cost monitoring and setting and delivery of agreed financial savings in this area

Oversee the procurement of energy and water to ensure best value and quality of service. Ensure supplier and PFI contractor performance is effectively measured and managed, therefore being responsible for financial improvement

Prepare and submit on behalf of the Trust accurate and timely statutory, mandatory and other returns required by Government, NHS and other bodies as relevant to the role

Provide expert advice on energy efficiency and carbon reduction in relation to buildings and building services

Produce contingency plans to ensure with operational colleagues within the Trust that there is resilience of energy supply and business continuity plans in the event of supply failure

2. Environmental Sustainability

Lead the implementation of the Estates & Facilities elements of the Trusts Green Plan and plans to reduce the Trusts carbon footprint

Lead on the Trust programme to improve waste segregation and sustainable disposal working closely with the Head of Soft FM and PFI provider

Lead on Trust initiatives to reduce water usage and discharges

Lead on measures to implement the Trusts Green Travel Plan

Work closely with the Estates & Facilities Senior Management Team and PFI contracting parties. Manage the interface with The Hospital Company (THC) and the FM service provider for energy & sustainability related PFI services

Work with the Trusts Facilities Managerto provide environmental sustainability advice in relation to the Trusts sites

3. PFI Management

Ensure the contracting parties deliver on their contractual obligations set out in the Trusts PFI contract including: design parameters, operational performance, payment mechanism and reporting

Continuously review the performance of the PFI contracting parties related to Energy and Sustainability and produce reports where performance falls below that which should be expected

Ensure Trust policies are implemented consistently across the Trust estate and that THC and other Landlords provide an environment that is suitable for patient service needs and is compliant with contractual and statutory requirements

Proactively engage with PFI contracting parties to deliver energy and sustainability improvements in a cost effective and timely manner

Collaborate with the Estates & Facilities team and PFI contracting parties on utilities business continuity plans

4. Development & Business Planning

Lead on the identification of, and application for, external funding to support delivery of schemes to reduce energy consumption and reduce carbon production

Produce business cases to support energy and carbon emissions reduction improvements and present them to the appropriate Trust committee to gain approval to proceed

Project manage successful schemes and oversee benefits realization

Maintain a commitment to continuous professional development to keep abreast of technological, economic, legal and political changes in relation to energy and sustainability

5. Governance

Ensure sustainability is fully taken into account in the Trusts strategies and policies

Ensure that at all times the Trusts corporate responsibilities with regard to sustainability and corporate citizenship are met in so far as they meet the approved strategies and policies agreed by the Trust Board

Develop and implement new policies, environmental systems, KPIs and standards in line with legislative and other changes regarding environmental performance

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage the delivery of Energy, Sustainability and Carbon management improvements relating to Estates & Facilities including delivery of the NHS net-zero goals

Work with internal stakeholders to ensure delivery against net-zero carbon targets and identify cost savings linked to sustainability and energy

Work with external stakeholders on energy and sustainability linked to the Greener NHS objectives across Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Responsible for the scrutiny, reporting and control of the Utilities Budget (Annual Cost of circ. £7m)

Deputise for the Head of Sustainable Development

Potential opportunity for future line management responsibilities within Estates team including performance appraisals, up to date training, dealing with any management concerns that arise

Key Responsibilities:

1. Utilities Energy, Carbon & Water

Take overall responsibility for reducing the use of energy (and related carbon emissions) and water across all Trust sites

Analyse data on energy and water use and carbon emissions and provide detailed reporting for Trust internal use

Identify, develop and deliver a programme of energy and water conservation and sustainability measures to achieve financial and net-zero carbon targets

Responsible for energy cost monitoring and setting and delivery of agreed financial savings in this area

Prepare and submit on behalf of the Trust accurate and timely statutory, mandatory and other returns required by Government, NHS and other bodies as relevant to the role

Provide expert advice on energy efficiency and carbon reduction in relation to buildings and building services

Produce contingency plans to ensure with operational colleagues within the Trust that there is resilience of energy supply and business continuity plans in the event of supply failure

2. Environmental Sustainability

Lead the implementation of the Estates & Facilities elements of the Trusts Green Plan and plans to reduce the Trusts carbon footprint

Lead on the Trust programme to improve waste segregation and sustainable disposal working closely with the Head of Soft FM and PFI provider

Lead on Trust initiatives to reduce water usage and discharges

Lead on measures to implement the Trusts Green Travel Plan

Work with the Trusts Facilities Managerto provide environmental sustainability advice in relation to the Trusts sites

3. PFI Management

Ensure the contracting parties deliver on their contractual obligations set out in the Trusts PFI contract including: design parameters, operational performance, payment mechanism and reporting

Continuously review the performance of the PFI contracting parties related to Energy and Sustainability and produce reports where performance falls below that which should be expected

Proactively engage with PFI contracting parties to deliver energy and sustainability improvements in a cost effective and timely manner

Collaborate with the Estates & Facilities team and PFI contracting parties on utilities business continuity plans

4. Development & Business Planning

Lead on the identification of, and application for, external funding to support delivery of schemes to reduce energy consumption and reduce carbon production

Produce business cases to support energy and carbon emissions reduction improvements and present them to the appropriate Trust committee to gain approval to proceed

Project manage successful schemes and oversee benefits realization

Maintain a commitment to continuous professional development to keep abreast of technological, economic, legal and political changes in relation to energy and sustainability

5. Governance

Ensure sustainability is fully taken into account in the Trusts strategies and policies

Develop and implement new policies, environmental systems, KPIs and standards in line with legislative and other changes regarding environmental performance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in Building Services or Energy / Sustainability.

Desirable

Project management qualification.
Chartered Professional Membership of a relevant organization e.g. BESA, IHEEM, IEMA, IWFM.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an energy or building services role within a property or facilities management environment.
Experience in delivering energy saving or sustainability schemes or projects.

Desirable

Experience of working in similar role in an acute NHS Trust of other large public sector organisation.
Experience in presenting complex information to senior staff, responding to questions and participating in decision making.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge in buildings and building services.
Energy conservation and opportunities within the context of buildings.
High degree of commitment, motivation and personal interest in the green agenda.
Persistence, drive and determination to pursue objectives in a challenging environment.
Ability to quickly establish strong working relationships at all levels.
Ability to deal with numerous stake holders and take forward issues in a complex environment.
Ability to develop clear communication materials for a wide range of audiences using diverse media.
Ability to write clear and concise reports summarising complex information.
Ability to influence others using a negotiation, diplomacy and persuasion skills.
Ability to present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to a range of stakeholders.
Ability to analyse highly technical and complex data and identify clear recommendations that will maximize benefit to the Trust and the population it serves.
Ability to judge what is important within complex data and information and distil key messages for wide range of audiences.
Ability to use technical and professional knowledge to lead change
Ability to develop a strategic plan or programme and use it to deliver large scale change.
Ability to plan, organise and implement complex projects.
Ability to work proactively and unsupervised to broad briefs.
Ability to plan and deliver audits to assess compliance and identify improvements.
Ability to manage workload in a difficult environment where the onus is on the post holder to produce cost savings without direct management control.

Desirable

Awareness of NHS targets for net-zero and the role of the Greener NHS.
Understanding of NHS acute provider.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in Building Services or Energy / Sustainability.

Desirable

Project management qualification.
Chartered Professional Membership of a relevant organization e.g. BESA, IHEEM, IEMA, IWFM.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an energy or building services role within a property or facilities management environment.
Experience in delivering energy saving or sustainability schemes or projects.

Desirable

Experience of working in similar role in an acute NHS Trust of other large public sector organisation.
Experience in presenting complex information to senior staff, responding to questions and participating in decision making.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge in buildings and building services.
Energy conservation and opportunities within the context of buildings.
High degree of commitment, motivation and personal interest in the green agenda.
Persistence, drive and determination to pursue objectives in a challenging environment.
Ability to quickly establish strong working relationships at all levels.
Ability to deal with numerous stake holders and take forward issues in a complex environment.
Ability to develop clear communication materials for a wide range of audiences using diverse media.
Ability to write clear and concise reports summarising complex information.
Ability to influence others using a negotiation, diplomacy and persuasion skills.
Ability to present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to a range of stakeholders.
Ability to analyse highly technical and complex data and identify clear recommendations that will maximize benefit to the Trust and the population it serves.
Ability to judge what is important within complex data and information and distil key messages for wide range of audiences.
Ability to use technical and professional knowledge to lead change
Ability to develop a strategic plan or programme and use it to deliver large scale change.
Ability to plan, organise and implement complex projects.
Ability to work proactively and unsupervised to broad briefs.
Ability to plan and deliver audits to assess compliance and identify improvements.
Ability to manage workload in a difficult environment where the onus is on the post holder to produce cost savings without direct management control.

Desirable

Awareness of NHS targets for net-zero and the role of the Greener NHS.
Understanding of NHS acute provider.

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