Energy & Sustainability Manager

EQUANS have an exciting opportunity for an Energy & Sustainability Manager to join our team at Southern Water in Worthing, West Sussex. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What will you deliver?

• Reporting to the Account Director
• Implement energy & sustainable strategies across EQUANS Southern Water operations.
• Support the implementation of initiatives that align with Equans’ commitment to energy & environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical business practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability principles into business processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure Equans remains at the forefront of sustainable practices within the FM (Facility Management) and Digital Energy Services (DES) business units.
• Implement long-term sustainable strategy that aligns with corporate goals within the sites allocated.
• Stay updated on government regulations and ensure all company practices meet or exceed mandated standards.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies, to promote sustainability efforts.
• Monitor sustainability metrics and compile reports for senior management outlining the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
• Undertake an analysis of annual energy consumption, to improve energy & water efficiencies.
• Produce annual energy report summarising energy consumption for the previous years, forecast consumption for coming year and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide energy management services, which have ENISO 50001 and EN ISO 14001or equivalent accreditation.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within an FM environment, but not essential
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as energy, sustainability environmental management/ science, business engineering.
• Good knowledge of energy, environmental regulations and sustainability standards, and reporting frameworks (e.g. ESOS (Energy savings opportunity scheme), SECR (Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting)
• Experience navigating & ensuring compliance with local, national energy/sustainability regulations is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, regulatory bodies, and community groups
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel and Outlook
• Good communicator with strong inter-personal skills
• A full, valid UK driving licence is essential

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Veterans & Reservists, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.