Senior Estates Officer - Carbon Management

Job Overview

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 the 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

To provide Specialist Energy advice on Engineering systems, ensuring best practice and Energy Conservation at all Health Board properties, as the representative of the Chief Engineer or Head of Operational Estates. This involves a high degree of communication with Health Board project Managers and stakeholders networking with external organisations , both locally and nationally.

There will be significant freedom to act within this role and the post holder will be expected to be flexible in approach and adjust to significant and sudden variations in priorities.

Responsible for:

• The Management of the Health Board’s Carbon Footprint and carbon consumptions within Specific Site Criteria, across the all Health Board properties.
• Management of the Health Board’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) process and final recommendations
• Monitoring of all utility consumption data and cost for the provision of annual reports to CRC audit standards.
• Providing Strategic Energy Target and Criteria for Health Board Major Capital development projects Managers
• Management of 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.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification that is attached to the vacancy for further information about the post

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development in Energy / Carbon Management
• To be 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