The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Utilities Management Officer based at SFRS Headquarters, Westburn Drive, Clydesmill Industrial Estate, Cambuslang G72 7NA.
This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday on flexible working hours between 7am – 7pm.
Applications are invited for the role of Utilities Management Officer working within the Environment and Carbon Team. This role will primarily deal with the auditing and processing of energy invoicing (electricity, gas, water and heating Fuels), collating of utilities information to assist SFRS in meeting its carbon reduction targets and utility budgeting. The post holder will be required to:
1. Liaise with utility suppliers, bureau service providers and local SFRS personnel to ensure timely and accurate recording and processing of all utility charges.
2. Manage energy monitoring and targeting and to ensure that data is updated, logged and available for reference.
3. Accurately record cost-centre reference against all utility charges as an element to determining annual utilities budget forecasting.
4. Be responsible for collating all utilities data, in order to generate annual carbon emissions data and to prepare annual reports to both internal and external stakeholders.
5. Assist the Environment and Carbon Team in the implementation and management of relevant polices and strategies.
You will be educated to HNC level in building services with a sound knowledge of contracts maintenance or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
You will have good verbal and oral communication skills, be IT literate and good working knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.
Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.
This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.