Net Zero Technology Specialist

Job title:

Net Zero Technology Specialist

Company

A2Dominion

Job description

Job Title: Net Zero Technology SpecialistSalary: £45,859 to £55,513Contract: PermanentHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to FridayLocation: Ealing/HybridDBS: BasicAbout UsAt A2Dominion, we believe in providing homes that people love to live in. With social housing roots stretching back eight decades and over 38,000 properties under our management across London and Southern England, we’re proud to offer a variety of housing options and commutes to creating vibrant, sustainable communities that enhance the lives of our residents.As a proud member of the G15, a coalition of leading housing associations, we play an active role in tackling the housing crisis. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team and help us make an even bigger impact.Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and experience Net Zero Technology Specialist to join our innovative team focused on driving sustainable solutions in the fight against climate change. In this role, you will possess a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of the latest technologies in renewable energy and sustainability, and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.You will not only contribute to our corporate sustainability goals but also have the opportunity to influence industry standards and drive widespread change in environmental practices. Join us in shaping a more sustainable future and making a meaningful impact on our planet.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategies to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the client estate
• Conduct energy audits and feasibility studies, produce reports identifying improvement measures
• Develop targeted carbon reduction plans for high-impact assets and a long-term five-year roadmap
• Provide technical advice on energy efficiency and monitor energy and water use across the portfolio
• Shape energy strategies for new builds and refurbishments to meet future performance targets
• Manage the net zero budget and allocate resources for projects and monitoring
• Identify external funding and drive innovation in sustainability practices
• Maintain and report data and KPIs on decarbonisation; provide actionable insights
• Embed decarbonisation into the strategic asset management plan and daily operations
• Support key sustainability programmes and drive adoption of emerging technologies
• Ensure compliance by engaging with consultants, regulatory bodies, and external partners
• Promote a net zero culture through awareness and education initiatives
• Work with technical teams to ensure supplier compliance and technical excellence
• Review systems, resources, and procedures to meet sustainability goals
• Drive innovation and best practices across the portfolio
• Monitor technical performance and recommend improvements
• Build business cases to support sustainable operational enhancements
• Meet contractual performance targets and serve as the energy management subject expert

More About You

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) and/or professionally qualified in building, environmental, or asset management. Or be able to demonstrate relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience of building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver shared objectives
• Strong background in delivering sustainable solutions and driving action against climate change
• Proven experience in implementing net zero technological solutions
• Skills in managing and analysing complex data sets, including large databases, and proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to identify risks, and produce reports from several systems
• Experience in using technology to drive transformation and enhance business performance
• Knowledge of building technologies and their impacts on the lifecycle of components
• Working knowledge of housing law, leaseholder consultation, new building safety legislation and property management legislation
• Proven experience in developing and executing strategies to achieve net zero carbon emissions across estates
• Confident in providing technical and operational advice on carbon reduction and energy efficiency, and in monitoring energy and water use across building portfolios
• Knowledge of financial management, forecasting and modelling training or experience
• Qualifications or experience related to MCIOB, RICS or equivalent are desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable

Choosing Us is EasyAs an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life.We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include:

• 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible working
• Investment in your learning and development

In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team to request:A2Dominion is a Disability Confident Employer, which means that we are committed to employing disabled people and will:

• Actively look to attract and recruit disabled people
• Provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process
• Offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Be flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job
• Make reasonable adjustments as required

At A2Dominion, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and inclusivity in our hiring processes. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs.Meeting the Role RequirementsWe recognise that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, we’d still encourage you to apply and also to arrange a call with one of our recruitment team to discuss your application further atA2Dominion are proud to be a Family Friendly EmployerEveryone is welcome at A2Dominion. We know that equality, diversity, and inclusivity make us better. We embrace the unique contributions of our people and seek to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Find out why our people love working with us.Join us at A2Dominion, where your expertise will be integral to our recovery journey, creating lasting positive changes in the lives of our customers. If you possess the right motivation and drive to contribute to our recovery and change initiatives, we invite you to apply and be a crucial part of our team.This role closes on 6th June 2025, we reserve the right to close this role upon appointment of the right candidate.

Expected salary

£45859 – 55513 per year

Location

Ealing, West London

Job date

Sat, 24 May 2025 02:10:30 GMT

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