Technical and Energy Manager
Location: Aqua Vale Leisure Centre, HP20 1DX
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours per week , 5 days out of 7 occasional weekends and nights.
Ready to impact a better future?
Here at Leisure Solutions Community Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day’. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for Technical and Energy Manager to join our Team.
As a Technical and Energy Manager , you’ll play a vital role in keeping our facilities fully Statutory and Contract Compliant — ensuring everything operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. You’ll take the lead in reviewing utility data and driving improvements that reduce national grid energy use, optimise green energy systems and enhance how our building fabric and electromechanical plant perform. Your work will support reliable, efficient operations every day while shaping long‑term energy reduction, sustainability and capital project delivery across the site.
What you’ll do as a Technical and Energy Manager
You’ll be entrusted to:
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Lead and support asset management activities, including Safe Systems of Work, compliance documentation and record keeping.
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Manage the on‑site facilities management system and ensure accurate data capture.
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Analyse energy consumption, develop improvement plans and support strategies that reduce national grid demand.
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Support reactive and planned maintenance activity, including budget monitoring and spend analysis.
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Coordinate procurement and delivery of maintenance and planned works.
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Assist with planning and delivering capital projects and minor works activities.
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Manage and coordinate sub‑consultants and subcontractors where required.
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Contribute to five‑year maintenance planning and monthly performance reporting.
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Maintain and improve the Leisure Energy Management System, driving reductions in energy use and carbon emissions.
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Manage energy data through systems such as Automatic Monitoring & Targeting platforms.
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Support ISO 50001:2018 certification activities in collaboration with energy and sustainability teams.
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Promote Energy Awareness across site teams, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
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Provide control and input into Building Management System (BMS) operating strategies.
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Network with internal and external teams to identify new technologies and funding opportunities.
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Prioritise Health and Safety in all activities and model Serco values in your day‑to‑day work.
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
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In‑depth knowledge of health, safety and welfare procedures.
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Strong understanding of statutory regulations for buildings, electro‑mechanical systems and quality processes.
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Experience in energy management, ideally within the leisure sector.
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Ability to deliver energy management strategies across regional or national portfolios.
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Understanding of ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems.
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Knowledge of HVAC design, operation and maintenance.
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Knowledge of BMS systems, commissioning and control strategies.
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Experience carrying out energy audits and producing recommendations.
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Strong analytical skills, numeracy and confidence using CAFM systems.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with technical and operational colleagues.
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Technical qualifications in maintenance or energy‑related subjects, and leadership experience.
Vetting and checks:
As well as checking eligibility to work in the UK, you will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to help us identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
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Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
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Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
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Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
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Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
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Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
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Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Link to leisure benefits - https://www.moreleisure.com/employee-benefits/
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.
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