Plan Zero is Mitie's initiative to make net-zero carbon happen. Our knowledge of customer estates, combined with our ability to execute a zero-carbon strategy from assessment through to delivery is, we believe, unrivalled. Our customers include the biggest organisations in the UK and to date, we have saved them over 353,000 tonnes of carbon.
We believe every organisation has a responsibility to act to reduce their impact on the planet and we are recruiting talented, passionate people to help us make Plan Zero happen.
www.planzerocarbon.com
Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools, and government offices. Mitie has over 68,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.
How you will make Plan Zero happen
Mitie is passionate about bringing about positive change for our customers and aspires to be their decarbonisation partner as they embark on the journey to Net Zero. We support clients to decarbonise their energy, their buildings and their transport operations, and you will play a key part in this mission by advising clients on net zero strategies and initiatives to support their decarbonisation agendas.
The role is positioned in the Plan Zero Consulting team and the successful candidate will help customers understand their carbon footprint, define carbon transition plans and accelerate their journey to net zero.
What will you do day to day?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager to join our Mitie Plan Zero Consulting team. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in sustainability and net-zero strategies to engage with clients, lead project delivery, and drive business growth. The Senior Manager will oversee the quality assurance of all deliverables and provide supervision and mentorship to team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients at all organisational levels, serving as a trusted adviser on sustainability and net-zero strategies.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their sustainability objectives and challenges, tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs.
Sustainability Strategy Development and Implementation:
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive sustainability and net-zero strategies for clients.
- Identify opportunities to drive decarbonisation and enhance sustainability through operational improvements, policy, and technology solutions.
- Lead heat decarbonisation plans to reduce clients' reliance on fossil fuels and increase energy efficiency.
- Conduct renewable energy and battery storage assessments to optimise energy use and integrate sustainable energy solutions.
Project Management and Team Leadership:
- Manage sustainability projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, providing guidance and fostering professional growth among junior consultants.
Financial Management and Business Development:
- Contribute to the financial success of the consulting practice by meeting revenue and profitability targets.
- Develop proposals and lead business development initiatives, including pricing strategies for potential projects.
Thought Leadership, Reporting, and Compliance:
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainability and net-zero initiatives.
- Contribute to thought leadership by sharing insights through whitepapers, webinars, and public speaking engagements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations and standards and oversee the quality assurance of all consulting projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in a related field (e.g. Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Sustainability)
Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 8-10 years experience in a relevant field
- Proven experience working on decarbonisation projects or at a sustainability consulting, with a focus on net-zero strategies.
- Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful sustainability strategies.
- Financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial targets.
- Knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainability
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team.
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