Energy Manager at Premier Inn in Houghton Regis, England, GB

Energy & Utilities Manager

Contract 18 months FTC

Dunstable, Bedfordshire (Hybrid Working)

At Whitbread, we're building a more sustainable future for hospitality. As the company behind Premier Inn, we're investing in innovative solutions to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions and improve operational efficiency across our estate.

We're now looking for an Energy Manager to lead the development and delivery of our energy management strategy, driving projects that reduce costs, optimise utility consumption and support our ambitious net zero commitments.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering projects that reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions and operating costs across our hotel and restaurant estate.

• Identifying, trialling and evaluating emerging technologies to create a pipeline of future energy and carbon savings opportunities.
• Managing energy budgets, utility contracts and supplier relationships to drive value and performance.
• Working closely with Operations, Property, Finance and Procurement teams to improve energy performance across the UK estate.
• Developing standards for mechanical and electrical services to ensure future developments are optimised for energy and carbon efficiency..
• Managing external consultants, contractors and project managers delivering high-value energy and carbon reduction projects.

Why you'll love it here

Bonus up to 20%

Healthcare for you and your family

Brand discounts: up to 60% off stays at Premier inn and Hub

What you'll bring

• Experience in energy management, utilities management or property-related environments.

• Strong understanding of energy management, technologies and consumption reduction strategies.

• Experience working within a large multi-site organisation.
• Ability to develop compelling investment cases and business proposals.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance sustainability objectives with financial returns.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.