http://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancies.aspxAll the latest vacancies from Summit RecruitmentCopyright Summit Sustainable. All rights reserved.Energy and Sustainability Consultant Location: North west, UK. Up to c.£25K + benefits Our client, a respected construction services company has a fantastic opportunity for an Energy Consultant to join their growing team in West Yorkshire. Within the role you will predominantly be undertaking energy assessment and consultancy on existing building using IES Virtual environment modelling software. Experience: For this role candidates will be qualified in provision of energy Performance Certificates for non-domestic buildings to level 4 standards (level 5 desirable). You will also be an IES software experienced user including Apache thermal modelling. In addition you will be assisting the external Energy Assessment team with energy assessment for non-domestic buildings including ACIs, EPCs, DECs. Duties: - Undertaking assessments for compliance Part L2 Building Regulations, feasibility assessments, overheating/internal comfort assessment and other thermal related modelling work. - Preparing high quality written energy reports outlining any required advice to meet objectives and targets. - Working within team environment to delivery project works within strict deadlines to a high level of technical competency. - Liaising with clients and other business areas for delivery of specialist advice to support wider business ventures and opportunities Benefits: - Joining a fast growing consultancy with excellent career development opportunities. - Competitive salary. Qualifications: Ideally candidates will have relevant academic qualifications in energy, sustainability or engineering field/discipline and desirably will be a CIBSE or other energy Institute accredited with working knowledge of TM44:2012. Our client is looking for Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=506218/05/2012 00:00:00Air conditioning Inspector or Energy Assessor Location: North West, UK Salary - £ upto c.25K + benefits Our client, a respected construction services company has a fantastic opportunity for an Air conditioning Inspector/Energy Assessor to join their growing team in West Yorkshire. Within the role you will predominantly be undertaking energy assessment fro production of energy performance certificates and TM44 Air conditioning Inspections (ACIs) reports into existing non-domestic Buildings Experience: For this role candidates will be qualified in provision of energy Performance Certificates for non-domestic buildings to level 4 standards and in Air conditioning inspections to level 4 desired. You will also be an IES software experienced user for energy assessment with the consultancy team. Duties: - You will carry out all site inspections and associated energy assessment/ reporting for compliance certification in line with company quality standards. - Preparing high quality written energy reports and inspections. - Liaising with relevant management and operations staff and assessment team colleagues Benefits: - Joining a fast growing consultancy with excellent career development opportunities. - Competitive salary. Qualifications: Ideally candidates will have relevant academic qualifications in energy, sustainability or engineering field/discipline and desirably will be a CIBSE or other energy Institute accredited. Our client is looking for Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=506318/05/2012 00:00:00Project Manager - Onshore Wind Scotland £35 - 50K Summit Sustainable are delighted to be working with a leading renewable energy developer of onshore wind farms as they continue to look to add to their renewable energy portfolio. This is a development role focused on onshore wind and as a project manager, you will join a busy and growing team with an ambitious development pipeline. Applications will be welcomed from those that have experience of developing a pipeline of onshore wind projects and taking these projects through to consent. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=504704/05/2012 00:00:00Energy Consultant Location: Home based, Office based one day a week Salary: £ 30-35K Summit Sustainable is delighted to be working with BSSEC (http://www.bssec.co.uk/) to source a number of high calibre staff to join this growing and progressive business. BSSEC are a small but growing Carbon & Energy Management Consultancy with their headquarters in Westbury, Wiltshire. A burgeoning reputation has led to an increasing work load and the requirement to recruit a number of new team members. As an Energy Consultant or Energy Manager, this role will initially be focused 100% on the roll out of an energy management programme for a major high street retail giant. Following on from the success of an initial pilot project, this energy efficiency retrofit programme is now being rolled out across a vast multi-site portfolio. You will be responsible for conducting energy audits and realising where energy efficiency savings can be made. The pilot has identified appropriate technology so the focus is the continuation of this success across the rest of the estate. Because you will be working from home for the majority of the time and travelling to sites, you’ll be the type of character who is capable of working autonomously and taking ownership of projects. Applications will be welcomed from qualified engineers who can demonstrate a track record of carrying out energy audits, ideally in the retail environment. You should ideally have some experience of implementing energy efficiency projects such as lighting, voltage optimisation or similar. For further information please contact either Miles Davey or Thomas Guilloteau on 01566 776 888 or through miles@summitsustainable.co.uk and thomas@summit sustainable.co.uk Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=504403/05/2012 00:00:00Partner - Sustainability Software UK or Frankfurt £ Six figure package Our client, a global environmental focused consultancy is looking for a Partner to lead their growing venture within Sustainability Software and consultancy around this. This is a great opportunity as you will be able to take a leadership role on a rapidly expanding business stream. We're looking for individuals who can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the environmental, health & sustainability software (EHS) providers, offering advisory and consultancy around those software platforms. You'll have a background in leading teams and winning significant business. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=502120/04/2012 00:00:00Associate Director – Energy & Carbon Management Location: Home based, Office based one day a week Salary: £40 – 50K Summit Sustainable is delighted to be working with BSSEC (http://www.bssec.co.uk/) to source a number of high calibre staff to join this growing and progressive business. BSSEC are a small but growing Carbon & Energy Management Consultancy with their headquarters in Westbury, Wiltshire. A burgeoning reputation has led to an increasing work load and the requirement to recruit a number of new team members. As an Associate, you will be responsible for taking a leading role in the delivery of a variety of new and existing projects from strategic carbon management pieces to ISO5001, energy efficiency retrofit and renewable energy due diligence. Initially you can expect to spend around 50% of your time focused on the delivery of a landmark energy efficiency programme for a major high street retail giant. You will be responsible for delivery and project management. You’ll be the type of character who is capable of working autonomously, taking ownership of projects, and managing and harnessing relationships. Applications will be welcomed from those who can demonstrate a track record of operating in a client facing role within the energy management and wider carbon management consultancy sector with a focus on commercial buildings. You will almost certainly be a Chartered Engineer, CIBSE accredited, and have some experience in implementation of energy efficiency projects and carbon management programmes. You should ideally have had some experience of leading teams. For further information please contact either Miles Davey or Thomas Guilloteau on 01566 776 888 or through miles@summitsustainable.co.uk and thomas@summit sustainable.co.uk Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=502320/04/2012 00:00:00Investment Manager/Development Manager – Renewable Energy UK – London Preference £ Up to 70K + car + Bonus + Benefits We’re delighted to be looking for an Investment Manger or a Renewable energy Development Manager with experience of investing, acquiring or project financing renewable energy projects particularly around onshore wind. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team with a significant amount of capital to invest into largely UK based renewable energy projects. Applicants will be very welcome from individuals who have: - Experience of large scale renewable energy projects - ideally onshore wind and solar - Commercial and financial exposure: financial modelling, project finance, negotiation and closing renewable energy projects, contractual agreements, PPA’s etc. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=502420/04/2012 00:00:00Country Manager - Solar c.€100K + bonus France Our client, a fully vertically integrated solar pv manufacturer, are looking to recruit a country manager to lead the solar pv sales actvity for the French and Belgium regions. Applicants will be welcomed from French speaking sales professionals or country managers who have a track record of achievement in selling solar pv to the French and Belgium markets. You will almost certainly be working for tier one or tier two manufacturer. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=501717/04/2012 00:00:00Renewable Energy Consultant - Onsite Generation £40 - 50K + benefits London, North West, Scotland A global multi-disciplinary consultancy with a respected brand is seeking a renewable energy consultant at associate director or technical director level to join their renewable energy team within their wider environmental and energy offering. The focus is on providing renewables consultancy and advisory services to clients within a corporate real estate setting as well as heavy manufacturing and industrial sites. Most of these projects will be sub 5MW but it's not microgeneration or residential - the focus is on commercial scale, onsite generation. You will be providing feasibility studies and will cover renewable energy technology including but not limited to biomass, wind, solar, CHP, GSHP and, Energy from Waste. You will also lead a small team of dedicated renewbale energy consultants. Applicants will be welcomed from qualified engineers with experience in renewable energy feasibility work in a consultancy environment. You will ideally benefit from experience of energy audit or energy efficiency consultancy as well. Experience in industry - heavy manufacturing, pharmacy or similar and a chemical or process engineering background would be highly desirable, as would some exposure to power generation. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=501416/04/2012 00:00:00Cooling and Refrigeration Systems Engineer £38 - 45K South East Summit Sustainable is delighted to be recruiting a Mechanical, Chemical or Process engineer with a solid background in Cooling and Refrigeration Systems for a fast growing engineering consultancy that specialises in the provision of engineering energy reduction projects within the industrial sector. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with large blue chip clients in the UK and overseas as well as benefit from working for a small business with a great working culture. You will also be able to implement projects. Applicants will be welcomed from qualified Mechanical Engineers, Chemical Engineers or Process Engineers who can demonstrate a sound knowledge of cooling systems and refrigeration, ideally with energy efficiency exposure. You will have a practical mindset, as you will be engineering projects from feasibility and concept design through to build out. In order to be considered for this role, applicants should be able to demonstrate the majority of; An ability to understand the cooling system, its components and how they interact. The ability to gather information from site visits, model and analyse the operation of the system. The ability to identify ways to improve the performance of the system. The ability to create a Heat & Mass Balance and conversant with physical properties of fluids. A structured approach to problem solving and the ability to present calculations and working methods clearly and concisely using MS Excel. The ability to size and select pumps, valves, heat exchangers and pipework systems. Knowledge of refrigerants and refrigeration technology (including heat pumps) is an advantage but not essential. Some knowledge of HVAC systems is an advantage but not essential. The role is more suited to an “analytical” engineer who can understand systems from first principals rather than a refrigeration plant engineer specialising in just the compressor plant. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agency. Summit Sustainable is the specialist low carbon, renewable energy and sustainability division of Summit Recruitment.http://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=499828/03/2012 00:00:00Consultant – Marine Energy South East, North West or Scotand £DOE Excellent opportunity for an engineer to join an international consultancy and work within the marine energy (wave energy and tidal energy) team. Requirements: Marine, Mechanical or Structural Engineering Degree, 2:1 minimum; Minimum 6 months work experience in the wave and tidal sector, or a relevant course/placement/university dissertation; Proven interest in working in the marine renewables sector long-term; English as a first language or as a completely fluent speaker and writer; Highly numerate and well developed time management skills; Well developed report writing skills; Self starter with ability to think innovatively; Able to work independently as well as in a team; Other ideal attributes: Previous consultancy or marine energy technology development experience; Ability to work on several projects concurrently; Previous business development experience; Experience of working on projects for DECC, Carbon Trust, Scottish Government etc., and technology developers; Knowledge of other renewables sectors, especially biomass; Advanced knowledge of Excel including visual basic programming; Knowledge of structural design packages; Knowledge of Matlab or similar codes; Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agency. Summit Sustainable is the specialist low carbon, renewable energy and sustainability division of Summit Recruitmenthttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=499727/03/2012 00:00:00Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor Wales c.£20-30K Established for over five years and operating largely across Wales, our client is a compliance focused Sustainability consultancy looking for an accredited code for sustainable homes sustainability consultant to join their growing business. As well as ideally being accredited in CFSH, it is desirable that applicants have a wider skill set across compliance based sustainability consultancy including but not limited to BREEAM, SAP and EPC's or Energy Performance Certificates. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=499526/03/2012 00:00:00Senior Carbon Management Consultant c.£40-60K + benefits South East, UK An opportunity has arisen for a carbon consultant to join an international business that operates within the energy and resources sector. This is a strategic carbon consultancy role focused on providing policy and consultative solutions across climate change policy & climate change adaptation, carbon management, renewable energy and carbon capture storage (CCS) to both Government and Corporate clients. There is a strong technical & economic analysis element to the role focused around large projects and you will also be responsible for taking a lead on business development both through drawing leverage from an existing client base and seeking out new business. Degree qualified in a relevant subject you should have proven experience of strategic consultancy around climate change, carbon management, sustainable energy and economic analysis and policy. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=493728/02/2012 00:00:00Sales Manager - Carbon Management London £35 - 50K + bonus (OTE c.130K) Sales opportunity within carbon management sector with VC backed start-up going through a rapid & aggressive period of global expansion. Role is UK focused but opportunity to progress and take greater responsibility internationally as this carbon accountancy start-up expands. You will be responsible for developing and closing sales leads for the carbon accountancy software. Applicants will be welcomed from those that have some understanding of carbon or sustainability reporting and who have or are working in a business development or sales capacity for a carbon management, environmental consultancy or carbon software house. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=492922/02/2012 00:00:00Electrical Engineer - Grid Connections £DOE South West, North West, North East A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for and electrical engineer to spearhead their grid connection business within their renewable energy division. We're looking for a degree qualified electrical engineer with experience of working with DNO's and advising around grid connections There is flexibility in location for the right candidate. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=491715/02/2012 00:00:00Senior BREEAM Consultant £DOE West Midlands Excellent opportunity for an accredited BREEAM consultant to join an environmentally focused Building Services Consultancy with offices across the UK. With a focus on providing sustainable engineering solutions to a wide range of market sectors this is a great role for a qualified BREEAM assessor to lead a team of accredited consultants within the companies Sustainability team. We are looking for accredited BREEAM assessors, ideally with a degree in an Environmental/Building Services or related discipline. Applicants will be welcomed from those who are accredited in numerous schemes including Education, Healthcare and Commercial. You will be a BREEAM AP and have demonstrable experience in the management and delivery of BREEAM projects. Applicants who have further experience in environmental modelling, energy statements and renewable technology feasibility studies will be at an advantage. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Conducting BREEAM assessments BREEAM workshops. Client facing role Providing design advice and guidance Producing BREEAM reports Producing pre-assessment reports for clients. Project management. New business development. Team Management Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=491213/02/2012 00:00:00Energy Reduction Engineer South East £45K or c.£300 per day. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an engineer with energy management experience, specifically within the pharmaceutical sector, to join a growing business that engineers energy efficient solutions within the industrial sector. For six months you will be based on site at a pharmaceutical business in South East. You’ll be operating within a pharmaceutical fermentation environment and will work with the operations department, analysing the process to identify energy reduction opportunities. Once opportunities for energy reduction have been identified, the emphasis is that these opportunities need to be engineered and delivered as projects. We are therefore looking for qualified engineers, ideally with a process or chemical engineering degree, who have experience of operating in an energy management capacity in a process environment. Specifically we are looking for an energy engineer who has some experience of pharmaceutical fermentation and since the ideal is that you will actually not only be able to identify where opportunities for energy efficiency savings can be made but will engineer and implement the schemes, a background in design and implementing projects would be useful. As well as the above, applicants should be able to demonstrate an appreciation of utilities, steam, process air and cooling. You should be comfortable working in a client facing role and be prepared to travel. This Energy Management job is open to someone on a contract or full-time basis. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Businesshttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=491013/02/2012 00:00:00Business Leader - BREEAM Midlands Upto c.£50K Basic Summit Sustainable are delighted to be working with one of the leading M&E consultancies as they look to appoint a business leader to lead the development of their BREEAM offering. This is a new role. The focus will be on managing the existing team of BREEAM accredited assessors and developing an individual profit centre for BREEAM assessments. As such we are looking for an accredited BREEAM consultant who has a track record of winning business and managing teams. You will take responsibility for marketing and building the offering, presenting to clients and differentiating the products and service in a busy market place. The successful candidate will be able to work out of one of a number of offices but it is envisaged that, due to the existing team, you will be best placed working out of one of the midlands based offices. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=488223/01/2012 00:00:00Energy Management Consultant - Industrial £30- 50K + benefits Manchester & London Preference Opportunity for an energy consultant, a senior energy consultant or a principal energy consultant to join the global energy & environmental consultancy arm of a major multi-disciplinary force. This is not a commercial buildings focused energy management role. We're in the market for consultants who have some experience of carrying out energy audits in an industrial setting - this might be in sectors such as chemicals, food & drink and manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to get involved in a high turnover and diversity of energy audits and energy strategy work in both the industrial and commercial building sector. As well as conducting energy surveys you'll be able to get involved with strategic pieces of work around CHP and Energy from Waste (EFW) feasibility studies, for instance, all the way through to implementing M&T systems. Applicants will be welcomed from those who can demonstrate a track record of energy management consultancy in the industrial sector. You will ideally be degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as process engineering and be familiar with process systems, steam, hot air as well as being fully conversant in legislation such as the EUETS, CCA and CRC. Services advertised by Summit Recruitment Ltd are those of an Agencyhttp://www.summitsustainable.co.uk/vacancysingleview.aspx?ref=487517/01/2012 00:00:00