Energy Centre Manager- East London

We are looking for an Energy Centre Manager to join our team based in East London.
We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

Salary - £58,693 to £71,634 plus London allowance of £3,550 per annum
We have a market leading benefits package - it includes 26 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings, including medical cover/insurance.

At E.ON UK, we offer sustainable energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities and we're passionate about helping people to reduce their impact on the environment. We're supporting businesses with their net zero targets, helping local communities upgrade their homes, and collaborating with local authorities to transform towns and cities for a more sustainable future.

Right now, we're looking for an Energy Centre Manager to take responsibility, through others, for the planning and management of all operations and maintenance activities at our London Energy Centre Sites. Here you'll manage appropriate contract resources, ensuring the assets are maintained to allow the safe and efficient operation within budget at all times.

You'll also be responsible for the development and delivery of medium to long term operations and maintenance strategies for the Energy Centre Assets including the management of safety, technical governance, and risk management.

This is a substantial role with the scope to make a real impact. If you're a talented leader with an engineering background give your career an energy boost and apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Providing visible Health & Safety leadership, ensuring all aspects of safety standards and compliance are demonstrably achieved for your sites.
• Managing a team of Energy Centre Engineers. Driving performance, supporting development, and establishing a positive culture of control, accountability, and collaboration.
• Ensuring the reliable delivery of heat, chill, and power to customers for your sites.
• Taking overall responsibility for the financial delivery of your sites in line with agreed targets. Ensuring the efficient and effective running of assets and control of costs.
• Developing, implementing, and managing relevant services strategies and records to ensure Energy Centres comply with all internal/external minimum standards.
• Effectively delivering Energy Centre planned/unplanned maintenance activities.
• Managing maintenance contracts and requirements.
• Undertaking analysis of plant issues, gaining necessary technical advice, decision making, and contract management.
• Being forward looking and innovative in leading the maintenance delivery at the Energy Centres.
• Ensuring contractor performance is optimised utilising E.ON standards and policies.

What we need from you

• ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) or equivalent and/or demonstrable significant experience in general engineering principles.
• IOSH or equivalent safety qualification as a minimum.
• Authorised Engineer Status.
• Knowledge of District heating, CHP (Combined Heat and Power), or large-scale energy infrastructure.
• Proficient in risk management including risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Excellent understanding of commercial effects of sites operations & maintenance.
• Experience in making both managerial and technical decisions, ensuring smooth operations and effective problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of industry practices and procedures, with the ability to identify challenges, diagnose issues, and find innovative solutions.
• Proven experience in managing and developing engineering teams, ensuring accountability and performance.
• Ability to plan up to 5 years in advance.

It would be great if you have

• NEBOSH General Safety.
• HV SAP under EON Safety Rules.
• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• A willingness to attain a recognised leadership qualification.

Here's what you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Let's discuss how we can work together flexibly.
• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.