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RQ1501221(SJ) – Utilities Contracts Manager

Carrington Blake Recruitment

Slough

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

9 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Energy Manager to oversee significant energy and gas contracts for a large portfolio of assets. This role involves managing complex procurement processes, analyzing energy data for strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with expenditure regulations. You will collaborate closely with various departments to maintain up-to-date contracts and develop a comprehensive energy strategy for the next five years. If you have a passion for energy management and a proven track record in the public sector, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vital area of public service.

Experience in managing large energy projects across multiple contracts.
Proven track record in energy procurement within the public sector.

Oversee energy and gas contracts for extensive housing assets.
Collect and analyze data for planning, benchmarking consumption.

Energy Procurement

Data Analysis

Contract Management

Risk Management

Degree in Energy Management or related field

Oversee and manage the contract for Electricity and Gas for over 135 General Fund Assets, circa 6000 houses and streetlighting.

Procurement of new Energy Broker from March 2026, including creation of scope and identifying the right framework to use and carrying out the procurement process.

Collect and analyse data for planning and forecasting, to include the benchmarking of consumption and monitor performance against market and other local authorities. Set and monitor KPI for contracts.

Produce reports and provide yearly business cases for political approval for expenditure in for the next financial year. Provide monthly updates on spend and identify opportunities for improvement.

Identify, develop and implement risk and opportunities management strategies along with mitigation measures.

Work closely with Housing, Property and Sustainability departments to ensure that the list of properties is up to date and that any changes are reflected in the contracts. Ensure that any disconnections are undertaken and the costs passed on to the relevant teams.

Production of an energy strategy for the next 5 years.

Oversee the expenditure of circa £3.5m ensuring that billing is correct and challenged where appropriate.

Procure a new Water Contract ensuring that this delivers best value and on terms that meets the council's needs.

Experience:

Previously overseen and managed large and complex energy projects that are spread over multiple contracts.
Has run an energy procurement tender exercise within the public sector.
Modelled data to ensure accuracy of usage and costs.

Umbrella daily rate (Inside IR35) – £550.

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RQ1501221(SJ) – Utilities Contracts Manager

Carrington Blake Recruitment

Slough

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

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