Job Description
Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Manager - Belfast Join the public sector as an Environmental and Sustainability Manager in Belfast and play a key role in supporting essential health services in Northern Ireland. The post holder will be a key member of the Specialist Services Team within Estate Services and will be expected to play a full role in the provision, development and management of all Energy/Environment related activities within the Trust. About the role:
1. £23.60 per hour
2. Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Belfast
3. Monday to Friday
4. 37.5 hours per week
5. Temporary for approximately 6 months
6. Please note closing date for this vacancy is 12 noon on 13th November 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.
What you'll be doing in this role:
7. Provide specialist knowledge and experience of energy management, environmental management, sustainability management, utilities procurement and take the lead role in ensuring the Trust meets its statutory obligations in these areas.
8. Implement, review, and develop a comprehensive Energy Management Strategy to ISO 50001:2018 and ISO 14001:2004 making modifications and improvements as necessary and provide the focus for the environmental management team.
9. Manage legislative requirements relating to Energy and the Environment e.g., Energy Management Strategy and Action Plan to 2030 for NI Central Government and / or Net Zero Strategy (non-exhaustive).
10. Act as the Trust’s Nominated Environment Management Officer.
11. Provide expert advice on the NIAS Estate Strategy.
12. Implement, review, and develop a Sustainability Strategy for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust.
13. Act as Authorised Signatory for all invoices relating to Heat, Light, Power and Water budget.
14. Negotiate with procurement organisations and Utility Companies with regard to utility contracts for the Trust.
What you'll need for this role:
15. Applicants must possess a University Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or similar related to the Built Environment, together with 3 years energy/environmental management experience.
16. OR a HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering together with 5 years energy/environmental management experience.
17. Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
18. Up-to-date knowledge of energy conservation, sustainable development and environmental management techniques, including investment appraisal techniques, whole life costing and discounted cash flow projections.
19. Knowledge of energy / environmental management systems i.e.ISO 50001 / ISO 14001.
20. Knowledge of computer software for monitoring and targeting, data processing and presentation of information, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.