ESOS & Flexibility Services Specialist

Maintain ESOS compliance for Yorkshire Water including ESOS Assessments, required energy audits and evidence packs• Produce action plan and annual progress updates using third party support where necessary • Undertake site surveys and develop ESOS standard energy reports for approval by Yorkshire Water Lead Assessor• Be the interface between the Energy Team and the Energy Optimisation Team that has the remit to deliver the Energy Efficiency Optimisation (EEO) programme element of the Energy Strategy• Utilise and manipulate data to provide support for business case development and to determine performance benefits of deployed energy efficiency works• Identify and deliver flexibility service opportunities identified by the Energy Strategy in the areas of grid services and capacity management

This role offers the opportunity to develop the area of Flexibility Services identified by our energy strategy. With our ongoing investment in renewable generation and existing sites featuring multiple sources of generation and export, the business is looking to leverage our assets and develop revenue streams from government incentives and third party collaborations.

You will be responsible for Yorkshire Water’s ESOS Compliance (Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme) and developing opportunities in the area of Flexibility Services. You will use your understanding of energy efficiency practise and water industry engineering knowledge, to work with site operational colleagues to perform site assessments and produce all reports necessary for ESOS compliance.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

If you’re an experienced energy engineer and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

Significant experience working in the water, waste water or similar processing industries, or in an industrial consultancy role.• Work experience within the energy and utilities industry• Science or Engineering degree (preferred), Membership of relevant institute (IET, EI) (preferred)• ESOS Lead assessor preferred though not essential• Experience of energy regulatory processes and working with energy suppliers, meter operators, DNO’s• Experience of renewable operations and industry charging mechanisms• Excellent IT skills, proficient in all MS Office Applications, especially Excel• Desirable experience in control systems e.g. SCADA and OSI PI• Project management experience and experience of using project management tools• Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage and organise heavy workloads, prioritising relevant business needs. Good attention to detail.• Analytical and problem-solving skills• Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to understand and liaise with others, this could be colleagues, managers and external contractors• Able to be resilient under pressure and is self-reliant with a personal drive for continuous development, demonstrating a strong customer service ethos

The role will involve travel to different sites across Yorkshire, therefore you will need a UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Location: Bradford/ Leeds - Hybrid Working (a mix of office, site and home working)

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 1-2 days in the office per week, plus site visits. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.

We offer a salary from £41,133 - £49,729 per annum, depending on experience

Travel expenses for operational site visits• Annual performance related bonus • Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) • Development opportunities in line with the ESOS & Flexibility Services Specialist progression plan• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary • A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. • Retail savings scheme • Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!