Job Vacancy
Are you passionate about sustainability and energy efficiency? Do you have an Engineering or Energy management qualification and background, and are looking to develop your career ?
Join our team as an Energy Management Officer and play a vital role in optimising the Council's energy and utility systems. Reporting to the Senior Manager Property & Facilities, working independently you'll conduct site inspections, analyse energy data, and liaise closely with partners, contractors and maintenance teams to ensure our plant and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and in line with our sustainability objectives .
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out regular inspections of mechanical systems and plant rooms.
- Monitor and analyse energy usage data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of renewable technologies (solar PV, heat pumps, biomass)
- Advise on low-cost, no-cost energy efficiency practices and recommend improvements.
- Ensure compliance with statutory Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
About You
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Services, Energy Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with mechanical plant, HVAC, or energy systems in buildings.
- Familiarity with Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and data analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation relevant to building plant.
If you're ready to make a difference in energy management and sustainability across our estate, we'd love to hear from you!
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Services, Energy Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience of working with mechanical plant, HVAC systems, or energy systems in buildings.
- Familiarity with Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), meters, and plant room operations.
- Understanding of Health and Safety legislation, particularly as it relates to building plant (e.g. pressure systems, control of legionella).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data logging tools for tracking and analysing energy performance.
Desirable
- Experience working in a local authority, NHS, or large public sector estate.
- Awareness of ISO 50001, ESOS, or public sector energy reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with renewable energy technologies and post-installation monitoring.
- Membership or working towards membership of an energy or engineering professional body (e.g. Energy Institute, CIBSE).
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 4th January 2026
INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 19th January 2026
Job Advert
Position Title: Energy Management Officer
Directorate: Place
Location: Fairfield House
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 7 hours 12 minutes per day
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £39,128.74 per annum.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Adult under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or Adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk
Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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