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In addition to the range of opportunities available for making a significant impact on your community and county, South Dublin County Council is renowned as an excellent workplace that offers a rewarding career and a conducive working environment for many individuals. Working for South Dublin County Council will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment. We recognise the value of our employees, can offer a diverse range of job and career options, can provide plenty of scope for career progression and can provide structured training and personal development We also offer flexible working arrangements including blended working arrangements, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path and the opportunity to make a difference. The role In accordance with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, each local authority is required to prepare and implement a Local Authority Climate Action Plan. This is to ensure a coherent approach to climate action across the administrative and political structures of local authorities in Ireland. The SDCC Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 establishes a pathway for the council to deliver the necessary reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and improvements in energy efficiency, through measurable actions set out within the plan. Completion of the actions will allow SDCC deliver the four key targets of the plan • 50% improvement in the Council’s energy efficiency by 2030; • 51% reduction in the Council’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030; • To make Dublin a climate resilient region, by reducing the impacts of future climate change-related events; and • To actively engage and inform our communities on climate action The role of the Energy Officer is to work as part of the Climate Action Team with the overall goal to achieve the required improvements in energy efficiency, which will lead to reductions in energy consumption and green gas emissions. To assist in achieving this, the council is in the process of implementing ISO 50001 Energy Management System accreditation. The Energy Officer is a critical member of the team required to achieve the accreditation and, more importantly, working with all council departments to help identify and deliver future opportunities for ongoing improvements in energy management across the organisation. The Energy Officer will chair regular Energy Management Team meetings, consisting of department representatives who are deemed Significant Energy Users. The Energy Management Team, led by the Energy Officer, will report organisational energy usage, review best practice, review changes in legislation, develop guidance, awareness and training, provide relevant data to assist in the SEAI M&R reporting and develop a register of opportunities for the council to implement energy saving projects, of varying scale and complexity, across the organisation. Current projects with the Energy Officer involvement include • Monitoring the progress and energy saving outcomes related to the upgrade of the council 30,000+ streetlights to energy efficient LEDs. • Providing input into the implementation of a new SDCC Fleet Management System, to ensure real time collection of vehicle usage data, in order to meet SEAI reporting requirements and allow for improved decision making as part of the council’s transition to a zero-emission fleet. • Lead a team to appoint an Energy Service Company through the procurement of an Energy Performance Contract, for the decarbonisation and management of council highest energy consuming buildings. • Develop a strategy and procurement model for the delivery of single technology energy upgrades to council buildings (depots, libraries and community buildings) • Facilitate staff training through “Reduce Your Use” campaigns to raise awareness of the benefits of reducing energy usage in staff working and personal lives. • Responsibility for the implementation and management of ISO 50001 Energy Management System, in order to coordinate council activities and ensure all energy data for the organisation is collated and reported on, to meet statutory compliance • The role will include delivering on the energy commitments in the Local Authority Climate Action Charter, and any other relevant agreements that SDCC may commit to. As it can be seen, the Energy Officer is a key member of council staff who will help identify, develop and deliver decisive actions to halve SDCC greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by no later than 2050. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. The Council reserves the right to reassign the postholder to an equivalent post at its discretion. Salary €59,067 - €61,217 - €63,366 - €65,520 - €67,672 - €69,823 - €71,976 - €74,116 - €76,280 - €78,425 - €80,897 (1st LS1) - €82,108 (2nd LSI). Hours of Work The successful candidates’ normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Essential Education, training, experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: 1. Hold an honours degree (level eight in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering, Planning, Science, Environmental Science, Architecture, Energy Management or equivalent. 2. Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience, of which a minimum of two years energy management experience. 3. Possess a high standard of technical training and experience and demonstrate a record of excellent project management skills resulting in successful outcomes, simultaneously managing and coordinating multiple projects of differing scale, nature and complexity, bringing them to conclusion on time and budget. 4. Possess a high standard of administrative experience. 5. Possess team management and coordination experience, demonstrating a successful track record in managing and motivating staff. 6. Have satisfactory knowledge of local authority operations and an understanding of local authority responsibilities in relation to energy efficiency and carbon reduction and climate action. 7. Have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Desirable Education, training, experience 1. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in climate action adaption and mitigation, with an understanding of climate action policy at national, regional and local levels and the targets set for emission reductions and energy efficiency improvements. 2. Demonstrate robust knowledge of ISO 50001, Monitoring and Reporting and accountability for delivering on climate action targets. 3. Have a knowledge of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and associated energy efficiency campaigns and funding / grant schemes. 4. Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and experience in project deliver. 5. Have a good knowledge of building construction and building services with a particular focus on energy management. 6. Have experience of building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and be capable of working in close collaboration with key partners and in seeking cooperation and consensus with a range of bodies and representative groups. 7. Have good communication skills and be experienced in meeting regularly with stakeholders, providing updates, presentations and reports, taking feedback and ensuring any learning is used to enhance the operations of the organisation. 8. Have technical report writing skills and ability to communicate findings to a nontechnical audience. 9. Have good problem-solving skills and have experience in contributing to the operations and strategic planning processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims. 10. Have competency in the area of information technology (IT). 11. Good knowledge of the statutory obligations of Health and Safety legislation, and their application in the workplace. 12. An understanding of local authority services and structures or have the ability to quickly acquire same. Key competencies / skills • Management and Change • Delivering Results • Performance Through People • Personal effectiveness • Local government knowledge and understanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties The duties include, but are not limited to the following: • Lead the council’s Energy Management team, to deliver on energy / emission targets and objectives including: • Developing and maintaining relationships with key Significant Energy Users within the local authority and developing a knowledge of their activities and energy / emission project needs and providing advice in the delivery of projects. • Working with all local authority departments and collaborating with others as is necessary to ensure deadlines are met and any barriers to deadlines are highlighted early. • Identify and manage the delivery of opportunities for necessary energy improvements required as part of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System. • Assist in the development and implementation of best practice and policy changes to assist the council achieve all aspects of energy related targets. • Working with CoDEMA, CARO, SEAI, Local Authorities and other state agencies to build effective relationships. • Maintain good knowledge in relation to changes, in EU and National legislation such as Energy Performance in Building Directive, Energy Efficiency Directive and Clean Vehicles Directive, relating to the impact on councils’ operations. • Assist the Climate Action Team in the delivery of energy related projects, to ensure the council meets its statutory obligations as a building owner, occupier and or tenant. • Lead in the implementation and management of ISO 50001 Energy Management System, including: ▪ Convening energy dedicated meetings and workshops with Significant Energy Users (SEU) owners in each of the relevant local authority departments. ▪ Generating energy performance reports for SEU’s in line with ISO 50001 requirements. ▪ Ensure all necessary and statutory monitoring and reporting related to the council energy consumption is maintained and submitted as required. ▪ Identify and manage the delivery of energy and emission saving projects that can be evaluated by the Energy Team and incorporated into the Energy and Emission Investment Strategy 2030, a Register of Opportunities and Annual Action Plans. • Monitor and report on requirements for the local authority which involves: • Managing / assisting in the maintenance of Monitoring and Reporting database for SEAI (Meter Point Reference Numbers (MPRNs), Gas Point Reference Numbers (GPRNs), Unmetered Public Lighting, Fleet fuel, other machine fuels and so on). ▪ Supporting local authority departments in collecting and sorting of all data annually to meet monitoring and reporting requirements. ▪ Annual monitoring and reporting to SEAI and data verification. ▪ Identification of potential energy efficiency projects on an ongoing basis. ▪ Mentor local authority departments in ensuring all energy / emission statutory obligations of the local authority are met; Monitoring and Reporting, Display Energy Certificates (DECs), Non-Domestic Building Energy Ratings (ND-BERs), Building Audits, Organisational Audit, including: ▪ Assist in the generation of DECs (Display Energy Certificates) for public buildings. ▪ Supporting the local authority in priorities and addressing the gaps in meeting their energy / emission statutory obligations. ▪ Assist and / or support the procurement of services to carry out feasibility studies and energy audits of local authority facilities. ▪ Assist in the implementation of energy efficiency and emission reduction measures across the local authority. • Work as a key part of the Climate Action Team of the local authority to meet implementation and reporting commitments of the Covenant of Mayors and the delivery of energy, emission reductions and climate actions of the Local Authority Climate Action Plan. • Assist in the development and implementation of the Decarbonising Zones. • Collaboration with the SDCC Advisor in supporting and leading communities in the development of Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC). • Undertake any other duties as may be required to support the implementation of the local authority’s agenda on energy efficiency and emission reduction. The Energy Officer will operate under the direction of the Senior Engineer and the Director of Service of the section to which they are assigned, or any other person designated by the Director of Service. They must undertake those duties as assigned to them by their Supervisor. Notwithstanding the requirements of the post successful applicants may be assigned to any service area / role within the Local Authority at an analogous level by the Chief Executive at any time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.
Energy Manager
The role of the Group Energy manager is to support the business in managing all aspects of Energy across Primark’s estate of stores, office and depots globally. You will be tasked in ensuring that Primark is meeting its global Energy management and compliance requirements, meeting budget expectations and implementing best practice where possible. We proudly operate in 17 countries across Europe and the USA, and we are on an exhilarating growth trajectory, expanding into both new and existing markets making this strategic role, crucial to ensuring on-going compliance, budget alignment and achieving our carbon reduction and wider sustainability goals. What You’ll Get The work you do shapes the impact we have. We’re focused on providing you with the culture to reach your potential. Your wellbeing is our top priority.Some of our benefits are: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Avail of our Your Day, Your Way working policy, with an opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria. Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner business to our offices What You’ll Do: We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities: Support the delivery of Primark’s Energy and wider Sustainability Strategy within our Direct Operations; Ensure legal compliance related to Energy management in each operating market. Act as SME for energy efficiency related to Primark Significant Energy Users Act as the Energy budget owner, responsible for the all the relevant reporting, forecasting and governance. Oversee the project management of all Energy related saving initiatives, including their resourcing and budgets. What You’ll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: Primary qualification in Energy management/engineering 5+ years in a similar type role Have a good working knowledge of relevant energy practices SME on metering, HVAC, lighting, electrification, heat pump, boiler and renewable technologies Retail or High-Demand Goods experience. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Energy And Benefits Project Lead
Bryson Care Emergency Response project requires: Energy & Benefits Project Lead C/EBP/B/0625 Fixed Term (1 year) Belfast (Monday – Friday) 35 hours per week £32,250 per annum Purpose of Job For Your Benefit is an advice service delivered on behalf of Power NI by Bryson Care. We are seeking a Project Officer who will lead and drive the work of a dedicated team in the delivery of a service to help tackle debt issues and provide a practical support package to vulnerable customers. The service offers advice and information on benefits, energy efficiency, referral to schemes, budgeting and managing energy debt. What you’ll be doing: Provide operational leadership for the energy and benefits advice project. Recruit and provide staff induction and training. To contribute to and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify, prioritise and allocate referrals in partnership with Power NI. Organise and implement a referral system Engage in direct work with households and manage a case load Carry out benefit entitlement checks including assistance to complete forms for any benefits identified Support customers through any appeals process Essential Criteria OCN Level 3 – Welfare Rights Adviser / Programme (WRAP) or similar qualification Energy Awareness or similar energy qualification Minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing welfare rights advice (in the last 5 years) Must have good knowledge & experience in dealing with the Social Security Benefits system (including knowledge of the Universal Credits System and PIP (Personal Independence Payment) Experience in using Microsoft Office, Excel and Benefit Assessment software Clean drivers’ licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home. Closing date is 1pm Friday 4th July 2025 Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early.
