Energy Consultant Summary £49,500 up to £66,000 per annum - This isn't an ordinary job. This is an extraordinary experience. At an exciting time of development for the company, our Facilities Department is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and highly organised Energy Management Consultant to join our team. Working within the Facilities Head Office Energy team, you will deal with a range of strategic-level projects involving key national and international stakeholders. You will be responsible for the national tender, negotiation, and contract management for utility services supported by our International Procurement team. You will plan Lidl's utility budgets and monitor the monthly spend as well as provide regular cost and consumption reports to Senior Management. We have moved to a hybrid working model with a recommended 2 days in the office per week for appropriate Head Office and Regional roles, empowering our teams to choose how and where they work best. We feel it is important that, where possible, we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible and trust our teams to determine the right environments that work most effectively for them. What you'll do

• Create consumption forecasts and benchmarks for budget planning
• Day to day analysis, monitoring and reporting of costs and consumption
• Tendering and negotiation of utility suppliers and service providers
• Working with the International Procurement to develop energy procurement strategies
• Validate utility invoices and challenge deviations
• Manage external contractors and consultants (bureau services and project managers)
• Develop innovative business cases for new ways to save energy or costs and present to senior management
• Support the wider team with the management of the Energy Management System ISO50001
• Collaborating with numerous stakeholders to ensure the success and improvement of Lidl's ISO50001 system
• Support the Energy team to define and deliver the operational energy management goals
• Network with and communicate these goals to the wider business
• Ensure compliance with energy legislation to maintain the company's reputation

What you'll need

• Demonstrable experience in energy procurement and/or energy management related field
• Relevant degree is highly desirable
• Experience with Power Purchase Agreements preferrable
• A clear and confident presenter
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manipulate and analyse large quantities of data
• Detail oriented, analytically minded and able to interpret and present complex data sets
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of groups such as peers, senior management, and outside contacts
• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple assignments while maintaining commitment to deadlines
• Willingness to travel locally and at times internationally

What you'll receive This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £49,500 with the potential to earn up to £66,000 (depending on experience) with 35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:

• Barista Bar, restaurant and free onsite gym
• On-site Car Parking (including electric charging in each space)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 10% in-store discount card

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself! includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.