Esg Manager

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITY

Energy & Sustainability Governance

• Develop and maintain We One Energy Management Standards.
• Establish utility management policies, procedures and operating guidelines across all FM contracts.
• Define standard utility KPIs and reporting requirements.
• Develop energy and sustainability governance frameworks.
• Create utility benchmarking methodologies across asset types.
• Support implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management principles where applicable.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio-wide sustainability roadmap.
• Develop and implement standard energy, water and utility management practices across We One accommodation facilities, warehouses, offices and FM-managed assets to drive consistent performance and resource efficiency.

FM Portfolio Support

• Provide technical guidance to Operations Managers on utility reduction initiatives.
• Review utility performance across managed facilities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct periodic energy and water audits across the FM portfolio.
• Support mobilisation of new contracts with utility management plans and sustainability requirements.
• Standardise utility reporting and performance reviews across sites.
• Build a pipeline of energy, water and sustainability projects across the business.

Data & Performance Analytics

• Establish enterprise utility dashboards.
• Create benchmarking models.
• Identify trends, anomalies and inefficiencies using data analytics.
• Produce monthly executive reports for leadership.

ESG & Sustainability

• Support ESG strategy and reporting requirements.
• Develop carbon reduction initiatives and emissions reporting.
• Lead waste reduction, recycling and circular economy programmes.
• Support sustainability certifications and client sustainability requirements.
• Develop annual sustainability performance reports.

Utility Management & Cost Reduction

• Establish utility consumption baselines and savings targets for all managed facilities, ensuring monthly tracking and reporting of realised savings against approved baselines.
• Identify and support the development of utility-related improvement projects, metering requirements and associated CAPEX proposals, including measurement and verification of savings delivered.

4. JOB COMPETENCIES 

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Financial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Project Management
• Communication & Influencing Skills

Technical Competencies

• Energy Management
• Water Conservation
• Utility Analytics & Reporting
• Building Services Knowledge
• Sustainability & ESG Reporting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Data Analysis & KPI Management
• Cost Reduction Methodologies

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline.
• Professional certification in Energy Management, Sustainability, Facilities Management or Continuous Improvement is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in facilities, utilities, energy management, sustainability or operational excellence.
• Experience managing utility reduction programmes within large accommodation facilities, camps, hospitality, healthcare or property portfolios.
• Proven record of delivering measurable energy, water or operational cost savings.
• Experience in the UAE/GCC environment preferred.

Skills 

• Utility performance analysis and reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI dashboarding capabilities.
• Energy and water auditing techniques.
• Business case development and ROI analysis.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, building utilities and infrastructure.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.

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