Senior Energy & Carbon Manager

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments  . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour
is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass
  -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

About the role

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role is based in The Quadrant Milton Keynes with potential to be based in London or Manchester. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.

For Quadrant:

MK, you must live within 90 minutes.

Band & Salary: Band 2A £60,934 - £74,322 depending on skills and experience.

Closing date:
Friday 20th November. Please note late applications may not be accepted.

What does the average day look like?

In this role, you will provide support to the Route Services Environment & Sustainable Development team which is responsible for enabling the organisation to meet its compliance obligations, effectively manage risks & opportunities and deliver the most sustainable solutions (products & services) to its customers. The role will include collating and process business intelligence information, providing advice and guidance on technical environmental queries and supporting E&SD comms and campaigns including sustainability moment of the week.

About

the team

The Route Services Environment & Sustainable Development (E&SD) team is responsible for providing strategic steer and expert technical input on all aspects of Environment & Sustainable Development across Route Services, supporting and enabling the organisation to meet its compliance obligations, manage risks, maximize opportunities and build capability to deliver sustainable outcomes.

The Health, Safety, Sustainability (HSS) team provide subject matter advice, assurance, direction, and support to Route Services business areas, delivering on the HSS strategy, on high-risk areas of improvement and Occupational Health and Wellbeing. The team takes a lead role on all areas of HSS by providing support to Route Services functional teams and working with them to deliver strategic HSS objectives to support the business with a Railway Fit for the Future, Everyone Home Safe Every day and Everyone Fit for the Future.

The RS E&SD Team is a nationwide team which involves travel to any site, supplier or activity across the Route Services' Portfolio. The post holder will be expected to attend regular team meetings in Milton Keynes and London as well as occasional travel across the country for site visits.

Your experience and skills

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced energy and carbon professional who can provide strategic leadership, influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful improvements in energy efficiency and carbon reduction. You'll bring strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to turn complex data and sustainability objectives into clear, practical action.

• Batchelors degree in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent experience/qualifications
• Chartered Membership of a recognised professional body (such as EMA, CIBSE, the Energy Institute, IMechE, IET) or working towards it.
• Proven track record in energy management, carbon reduction, or related sustainability roles.
• Good understanding of energy and carbon management processes and techniques and current energy, carbon, and environmental legislation
• Demonstrated expertise in applying specialised energy and carbon management system standards or related certification benchmarks, (such as ISO 50001, ISO 14064, LEED, BREEAM…