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Apprenticeship

Energy manager

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Helping organisations meet sustainability commitments by reducing energy consumption and reducing costs.

What you'd do

Collect and analyse energy bills, half-hourly data, and meter readings
Carry out energy audits of buildings, plant, and processes
Identify and cost energy-saving improvement opportunities
Manage installation of energy efficiency measures from brief to completion
Produce carbon footprint and energy performance reports for senior leaders
Engage staff across the organisation to promote energy-saving behaviours
Monitor energy performance indicators and report against reduction targets

What you'd learn

Energy auditing methods and how to analyse energy consumption data
Energy management systems (ISO 50001) and performance indicators
Low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies including heat pumps, LED, and renewables
Carbon accounting, emissions reporting, and net zero strategy
Energy procurement, tariff structures, and contract management
Financial appraisal of energy projects: payback, ROI, and lifecycle costing
Relevant legislation including ESOS, SECR, and building regulations
Ready to look for a place?
See live Energy manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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