Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.

DWP Estates Directorate are accountable for the delivery of all aspects of real estate services and the work we do is critical in ensuring the vital work that the Department undertakes is enabled effectively. The DWP commercial estate is the largest within Government and our diverse national property portfolio reflects this scale. It is a unique mix ranging from modern corporate centres, multi-occupied Service Centres, to its frontline high street services.

We are responsible for the Department’s 900+ workplaces, that provide workplaces for 90,000 employees and a UK wide presence for all those that visit us. Ultimately, the Department relies on us to provide safe and secure buildings that are fit for purpose and meet the needs of the business.

The Department is also committed to delivering Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon improvements across its estate, demonstrating leadership in making the public estate smaller, better, greener. The work you will be undertaking is therefore crucial in us meeting the needs of all those who use our services.

Reporting to the Net Zero Manager, this role will support the development and delivery of DWP’s Net Zero programme to meet the longer term Net Zero goals. This role will interface closely with cross-government and cross-DWP Estates stakeholders and groups, FM BMS Teams and Energy Managers working on identifying opportunities to improve the estates energy efficiency and carbon reduction through data analytics, building optimisation and capital projects.

Job description

Key accountabilities:

•Responsible for supporting all DWPE Energy & Carbon Reduction activities; developing, managing and delivering the estates strategy for Net Zero, and energy and utilities reduction in conjunction with stakeholders.

•Working with the Net Zero Carbon Lead, develop and deliver initiatives and projects that contribute to the Carbon and Water Management Plan and achieving the GGC reduction targets and longer-term Net Zero goals.

•Working with the Net Zero Carbon Lead be responsible for ensuring that appropriate policies, standards and targets are in place and communicated across the organisation and suppliers relating to Net Zero and Utilities reduction, building optimisation and engagement.

•Keep abreast of and ensure current and new legislation is communicated and acted upon as required ensuring the appropriate personnel (internal and supply chain) are trained appropriately and can ensure compliance.

•Ensure that all areas of property management are driving towards the reduction of environmental impact and supporting the government’s sustainability agenda and targets.

•Working with key stakeholders, the wider Energy & Sustainability team, colleagues, and supply chain, develop targets, and supporting project activities that will deliver on long term objectives e.g. (Net Zero and Greening Government Targets)

•Work closely with the DWPE integrator and Data and MI Manager to Benchmark, Analyse, and produce reports identifying opportunities for Energy and Carbon Improvements.

•Work closely with the supply chain (FM) to continuously improvement the buildings energy use both through Optimisation and Capital Projects.

•Lead the creation of Net Zero Business Cases to support reduction projects development and approval.

•Work cross-DWP estates to ensure a Net Zero approach is embedded in all DWP estate activities such as strategy, refurbishments, projects etc. ensuring specifications support meet or exceed the latest standards and best practice.

•Collaborate with colleagues and ensure Energy & Sustainability capital programmes are developed and aligned with DWP Estates capital planning.

•Encourage the use of renewable and sustainable energy resources across the portfolio, driving innovation and championing industry best practice.

•Keep abreast of all industry trends, developments, and legislation on carbon, waste and the environment.

•Manage related compliance activities including but not limited to DECs, EPCs, MEES, Heat Networks Regulations, etc. as well as government-specific requirements.

•Build strong relationships with and work closely with FM BMS Teams, Energy Managers etc. to ensure policies, processes are in place and followed and wider engagement is achieved.

Responsibilities

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

•Demonstrable professional expertise in management role/s leading on energy, carbon and utilities issues with a strong technical background, including in building services

•Detailed knowledge and understanding of BREEAM, ISO 50001 etc with evidence delivering Carbon Reduction projects in a large organisation

•Evidence of delivering initiatives that are at the forefront of utilities, energy and carbon management setting prioritisation, delivery at pace and working to tight timescales

•Works and leads effectively and in partnership with supplier partners and subject matter experts to ensure best and appropriate course of action

•In depth knowledge and understanding of complying with related Statutory, regulatory frameworks and legislative or policy requirements with a preference for the Real Estate and FM/Property industry and Civil Service

•Influential and excellent communicator, able to lead key senior stakeholders, colleagues and customers towards commercial solutions that give a balance of optimal performance whilst delivering on business and portfolio strategy

•Management and proven experience of driving key suppliers in supporting negotiations, managing/escalating issues to resolution, and establishing / engaging in key decision making with strategic consequences across a large portfolio.

Leadership attributes and behaviours:

•Reflect on own work, continuously seek and act on feedback to improve own and team’s performance. Ensure development objectives are set and achieved to address any gaps and improve delivery of current and future work.

•Have clear understanding of their role, responsibilities, and accountability within the team.

•Support continuous improvement of relevant standards, policies, processes, and governance relating to the role, identifying improvement opportunities and owning their implementation where applicable.

•Collaborate with team members and cross functional colleagues to identify and implement improvements in ways of working, policy, process and governance.

Qualifications/professional memberships

Desirable:

•Degree level qualification in Engineering, Environment, or Sustainability.

•Full membership of relevant professional body. (e.g. RICS, Energy Institute, Energy Managers Association, ICE or CIOB, IEMA)

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

•Learning and development tailored to your role.

•An environment with flexible working options.

•A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

•A Civil Service pension.