The Role
1. To understand, interpret and validate utility invoices from suppliers, totalling over £5 million per annum.
2. To support the monitoring, management and control of all utilities including, gas, oil, LPG, electricity, water, wastewater and trade effluent across NHS Lanarkshire sites to avoid waste and minimise costs.
3. To provide technical advice and support for energy efficiency / carbon reduction projects to ensure that the best service is provided within budget and on time for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors.
4. To provide professional support and leadership on the planning and implementation of strategies, policies and guidance to improve NHS Lanarkshire’s performance on National and NHS objectives on climate change adaptation, sustainable development, biodiversity and energy / environmental management.
5. To be responsible for setting annual savings targets with supporting plans and monitoring performance against these in respect of energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.
6. To support the Head of Sustainability on ensuring compliance with the CRC – Energy Efficiency Scheme working with SEPA, Environment Agency and others to ensure compliance.
7. To provide support for National and local behaviour change and staff awareness programmes that will encourage the co-operation and participation of staff in reducing energy consumption and waste in areas under their control.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
8. Professional management and / or engineering /environmental related qualification to Degree level or equivalent plus demonstrable experience, preferably in the healthcare environment.
9. Highly developed specialist knowledge of EU, UK and Scottish Government policies, legislation and regulation in sustainable development, climate change adaptation and environmental management.
10. Good interpersonal, problem-solving and presentation skills along with the ability to manage change using excellent supervisory / planning / organisational skills, to ensure effective, efficient improvement in the provision of services.
11. The post holder shall be required to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of Statutory Standards.
12. Experience of Contract Management & Energy Auditing.
13. Valid full driving licence
14. Fair, consistent and flexible approach in dealing with others.
15. Self-motivated team player with drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
16. Evidence of CPD
17. Demonstrable experience in energy and environmental management
18. Experience of identifying and implementing improvements and efficiency
19. NHS Experience
20. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
21. Good interpersonal, problem solving and presentation skills.
22. Ability to influence change to ensure effective, efficient improvement in resource consumption
23. Ability to analyse and interpret data and information and to use this to formulate plans.
Contract type
24. Permanent
25. Full time
26. 37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Sustainability & Environmental Management within Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
27. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
28. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
29. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
30. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
31. Occupational health services
32. Employee counselling services
33. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .