Energy & Environmental Compliance Manager

Salary: UE08 £45,585 – £54,395 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £48,350 to £59,241 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024).

Location: Edinburgh/ Hybrid

About Us

The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading centre of research focused on tomorrow’s greatest challenges.  Our Strategy 2030 focuses on four key themes shaped by our values: People; Research; Teaching and Learning; Social and Civic Responsibility. 

Our Social and Civic Responsibility Delivery Plan to 2030 includes key objectives which include becoming a zero carbon and zero waste university; supporting inclusion and widening participation in higher education; and working together with local communities. By 2030 our estate will be fit for purpose, sustainable and accessible. We will be on track to meet our Net Zero Carbon strategic objectives ahead of 2040 and will demonstrate integrated reporting aligned to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.    

The University of Edinburgh has long been a sector leader on Energy, Climate and Sustainability strategy. Our vision is that our buildings, campuses and infrastructure continue to act as international exemplars for smart, modern urban energy infrastructure.  Our Energy Masterplan provides the pathway for achieving resilient, flexible and sustainable heat and power infrastructure aligned with our strategic, business and operational needs.

The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583 and currently occupies more than 550 academic, administrative and residential buildings throughout the city of Edinburgh across 5 main campuses: Central Area (George Square, Holyrood, Pollock Halls), Kings Buildings, Easter Bush, Bio- Quarter and the Western General Hospital. Our building portfolio includes nationally important, iconic, historical buildings integral to the unique qualities and characteristics of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Edinburgh, through to state-of-the-art teaching, research and sporting facilities.

Do you want to help plan, deliver and operate a world class Net Zero strategy at the University of Edinburgh?  This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Net Zero and Carbon Leadership team at the early stages of an exemplar Estates Strategy.   

The Role

The Energy and Environmental Compliance Manager is a key member of the Energy & Utilities Team within the Net Zero and Carbon Leadership Directorate. The team provides strategic direction, planning and delivery of programmes associated with the sustainable operation of the estate, energy and utilities strategy and emissions management.

The Energy and Environmental Compliance Manager will take a lead role in developing, maintaining and delivering energy and environmental compliance activities. This includes maintaining the Energy Management (EnMS), the Emissions Management (EmMS) System, energy and environmental risk registers, legal registers, and managing all regularity permits and reporting requirements.

The post holder will liaise closely with Compliance Managers working in parallel operational teams (e.g. Building Services Group) and with facilities managers within Schools and Colleges.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the environmental legal register. Monitor risk and manage compliance obligations under a wide range of environmental regulations and mandatory public and sector specific reporting. This may include: Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations; Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme; Climate Change Levy Regulations; Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009; Clean Air Act 1993; Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations; Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations; Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968; Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations, Heat Network regulations, Metering and Billing Regulations; Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance standards, Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations; Building (Scotland) Regulations, Building Assessment Reports.

Develop and manage Energy Management System (EnMS). Maintain recurring risk assessments.  Coordinate planning activity with the team and develop ongoing action plans. Manage compliance with Scottish and UK energy and utilities legislation. Develop EnMS documentation as required. Undertake continuous improvement planning using formal management system processes and protocols. Support the delivery of prioritised actions to enable continuous improvement. Take a lead role in coordinating internal and external audits, maintaining permits, maintaining clear and accurate reporting to external regulators, internal committees and the public. Liaise with regulators and local and national government. 

Develop and manage the Pollution and Emissions Management System (EmMS). Maintain recurring risk assessments. Coordinate planning activity with the team and develop ongoing action plans. Manage regulated compliance with Scottish and UK pollution and emissions legislation. Maintain emissions and pollution source records. Develop and maintain EmMS documentation as required. Undertake continuous improvement planning using formal management system processes and protocols. Support the delivery of prioritised actions to enable continuous improvement. Take a lead role in coordinating internal and external audits, maintaining permits, maintaining clear and accurate regulated reporting. Liaise with regulators and local and national government. 

Support the development of a coordinated university Environmental Management System. Maintain risk assessments in collaboration with Estates colleagues. Coordinate planning activity with the team and develop ongoing action plans. Develop draft management system documentation. Plan continuous improvement addressing risk, estate performance and management processes. Support the delivery of prioritised actions across the institution to enable continuous improvement. Maintain clear and accurate reporting. Liaise with regulators and local and national government as required. 

Develop and manage the University’s obligations as a regulated heat network operator. Maintain recurring risk assessments. Coordinate planning activity with the University and the University of Edinburgh Services Company. Develop ongoing action plans. Develop documentation as required. Support the delivery of prioritised actions across the institution to enable continuous improvement. Liaise with regulators and local and national government as required. 

Develop and manage the University’s regulated obligations related to building energy and emissions performance. Coordinate planning activity with the team and develop ongoing action plans. Develop documentation as required. Support the delivery of prioritised actions across the institution to enable continuous improvement. Liaise with regulators and local and national government as required.  

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level in an energy or environmental focused area.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with staff at all levels of seniority.
• Significant breadth and depth of experience in a similar role and context.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant energy and environmental legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, and or/ leading management systems, based the requirements of ISO or other equivalent protocols.
• In-depth understanding and experience in managing compliance with environmental regulation in a similar context.
• Familiarity with the compliance requirements of a large estate owner e.g. ESOS, ISO 50001, SECR, EUETS, CCA, TM44.
• General working knowledge and understanding of quality management / continual improvement processes and standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of ISO 50001.
• Working knowledge and understanding of GHG Protocol, PAS 2080 and ISO 14068.
• Experience managing energy and environmental related permits, in a similar context.
• Experience managing and monitoring project budgets, and reporting on utilities and carbon performance.
• Experience leading site energy surveys and technical audits. Carrying out inspections, surveys, and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with an attention to detail.
• A practical understanding of Health and Safety legislation and management.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities within a demanding workload.

It is desirable that the applicant can demonstrate:

• Experience and knowledge of Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations; Building (Scotland) Regulations, Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations, Scottish Government Building Assessment Reports.
• Experience and knowledge of: Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations; Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme; Climate Change Levy Regulations; Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009; Clean Air Act 1993; Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations; Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations; Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968; Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations.
• Experience and knowledge of: Heat Network regulations, Metering and Billing Regulations; Combined heat and power Quality Assurance standards.

Application Process

For further information and a detailed Job Description, or to apply, please contact Iain Atkinson, Director, Eden Scott by email to [email protected] or by phone on 07714 124 033. 

Closing Date for applications – Friday 9th February 2024.