Airbus Defense & Aerospace

Energy Manager

Bristol, United Kingdom Hybrid Full-time
  • Location: Bristol Area
  • TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international
  • LOCATION: Filton/ Newport
  • TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday

Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation

Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site

Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE) Energy & Sustainability team as an Energy Manager. Reporting to the Head of Energy & Sustainability , this specialist role is critical for driving operational strategies, engineering efficiencies, and supporting sustainable infrastructure projects concerning both Energy and Water across the Filton and Newport sites.

The successful candidate will use their expertise and strategic vision to develop and deploy roadmaps, oversee supplier contracts, and inform capital investments. This role ensures robust compliance with regulations and standards while translating Airbus's decarbonization and sustainability objectives into measurable realities at the site and national level.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Develop and oversee operational Energy and Water strategies, contributing to long-term corporate goals.
  • Establish technical roadmaps, including digital metering and project implementation roadmaps.
  • Lead energy and water-saving initiatives from feasibility studies and energy audits through to project execution.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of energy-efficient technologies and renewable systems (e.g., solar PV, heat pumps), verifying performance at commissioning.
  • Manage Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) and evaluate engineering opportunities to optimize HVAC, lighting, compressed air, water, and BMS systems.
  • Collect, analyze, and report energy and water consumption data, driving the digitalization of management tools for internal/external reporting and audits.
  • Monitor KPIs and EnPIs, build data-driven consumption forecasts, and ensure compliance with ISO 50001, ISO 14001, and regulatory standards.
  • Guide OpEx/CapEx budget formulation, validate capital investments, and oversee delivery point billing and tenant utility re-billing.
  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders, benchmark emerging clean technologies, manage physical utility delivery points, and support team PMO governance.

ABOUT YOU

Strong track record in large-scale industrial manufacturing, aerospace, or facility management with proven delivery of energy reduction initiatives.

Expertise in HVAC, process optimization, automated building controls (BMS), and physical energy/water delivery points.

Engineering experience in solar PV, heat pumps, metering, and water conservation systems, alongside management of EPCs and technical RFPs.

Proficiency in energy management data tools, EnPI tracking, and ISO 14001/50001 compliance.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Professional industry certification (desirable), such as CEM, CEA, or equivalent credentials.

How we can support you.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

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Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Facility Management and Real Estate

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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