Emissions Reduction Jobs

This is an integral role within a team of 6, where you will deliver fleet and transport advice to enable the development of a sustainable fleet management practice. You will work on multiple projects within the team, monitor progress and be pivotal to the delivery of the programmes.

The successful candidate will:

• Drive programme targets and ensure efficient and effective impact of activities
• Ensure the administrative and delivery functions of the team run effectively and programme targets are met
• Lead responsibility for generating sales, including identifying clients and organising advice workshops to meet their collective needs
• Develop existing and / or new systems for managing programme data and processes for elements of the programme or new initiatives

You will be a commercially focussed and driven individual, who is able to work efficiently to deadlines and targets, with a good grasp of business drivers and priorities. Relevant fleet and environment / climate change issues is desirable (not essential), along with project / programme delivery and experience in a sales or business development field. This role demands excellent communication and organisation skills, as well as an analytical mindset and the ability to strive for continuous improvement.

If you are interested in this role, please click apply below

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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The Electrical Engineer will work with financing institutions, private companies, utilities and governments to understand their grid and possible opportunities and constraints. Duties will include:

• Conducting technical analysis of electricity and grid connections
• Advising on smart grid infrastructure
• Strengthening the grid interconnections between countries
• Leading the connection and operation of generation plants/equipment

The successful individual will be someone who is committed to providing solutions to carbon reduction, with a versatile and hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an Electrical Engineering degree
• Speak English and one other European language
• Have relevant experience and a strong understanding of the energy market from preferably within an energy provider

The role is flexible in location with the company having offices throughout Europe; Madrid, Berlin or Cork would be a preferred location.

To find out more about this position, apply by clicking below or contact Simone Awramenko on +44 (0) 20 3170 8038.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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The role will be to advise governments and individuals on the real costs and opportunities of a diverse range of renewable energy and carbon reduction solutions, from Hydrogen Power plants to energy consumption reduction in the built environment. The responsibilities will include:

• Creating cost estimates and forecasts
• Cost benefit analysis
• Interfacing and advising external clients

The successful individual will be someone who is committed to providing solutions to carbon reduction, with a versatile and hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an Engineering degree
• Speak English and one other European language
• Have relevant experience and a strong understanding of the energy market

The role is flexible in location with the company having offices throughout Europe; Madrid, Berlin or Cork would be a preferred location.

To find out more about this position, apply by clicking below or contact Simone Awramenko on +44 (0) 20 3170 8038.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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As Project Coordinator you will be working as part of the Sustainable Business Team to advise organisations in the areas of waste, energy, transport, and water. You will demonstrate a background in Sustainability with the ability to work directly with clients.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients including local authorities and regional governments
• Gathering primary data including employee surveys and site audits
• Producing reports, including recommendations for organizations
• Engaging clients and promoting sustainable behaviour with employees

In addition to a relevant Bachelor’s degree, you will have experience in a client facing role (ideally within a consulting firm) and will have experience with sustainability practices.

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As a Project Development Engineer you will be responsible for designing solutions, building a detailed estimate of cost and scope of projects. Having demonstrable experience performing detailed engineering and financial analysis to quantify cost savings, you will participate in a cross-functional team both pre and post-sale.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Technical and financial benchmarking; developing client baselines
• Performing on-site data collection to assist in designing solutions
• Liaising with technical buyers and operations team to ensure project scope, time-lines and client objectives are understood.
• Providing risk analysis for the solutions proposed

With a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) candidates will have proven experience designing building systems and/or facility management.

This global firm can offer a competitive package along with exceptional opportunity for growth and career development.

For more information, please speak with Karyn at Acre on 020 3008 4699 or by email Karyn@acre-resources.com

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for establishing yourself in the market and building your own pipeline of sales. You will demonstrate excellent experience in developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, managing complex, high value sales cycles, and have proven success in meeting and exceeding targets.

Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you will be required to work autonomously and will thrive on this challenge to create a sales strategy, establish targets and build your own pipeline of business.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Prospecting and closing new business
• Generating long term customer relationships and partnerships
• Understanding customer needs and providing appropriate energy efficiency solutions to their business
• Continuously developing knowledge around government legislation and low carbon solutions
• Managing bid proposals and complex negotiations

In addition to a Bachelors or Masters, you will be technically credible and have solid experience in the energy industry. Reporting directly into the Managing Director, this is an opportunity for a driven and successful Business Developer to create their own future with a firm set to grow aggressively in the next year.

For more information, please contact Karyn on 020 3008 4699 or apply here.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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Working within the energy team, the successful candidate will be working on various projects to cleanse and ensure data quality. You will be using excel and an energy CRM system to analyse data and produce reports.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and service delivery partners
• Extracting, manipulating and analysing data from, and importing data into, internal systems including the CRM system
• Maintaining data quality, transmission files and reporting systems

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven data management, manipulation and analysis skills
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, including strong interpersonal abilities with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong technical exposure within using spreadsheets and relational databases
• Experience working as part of a team, with tight reporting deadlines and under pressure
• Excellent energy systems knowledge, perhaps from having worked in an energy / utilities / oil company

This is a 6 month role, with a potential opportunity to go permanent in 2011.

Salary: £13-17 per hour

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please forward your up to date CV to Lydia@acre-resources.com

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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Helping businesses manage their energy more intelligently, pay less for it, and generate cash flow, my client is growing a strong sales team of outstanding individuals to deliver the demand response solution to the UK market.

As the Business Development Manager you will be integral to building the company’s presence in the UK. Having demonstrable experience of solution sales in the energy industry, you will hold a strong track record of meeting and exceeding set sales targets.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Initiating and developing robust client relationships
• Generating and converting leads into profitable business
• Analysing energy & facilities data
• Proposing company’s service portfolio to solve customers’ energy management and business problems
• Preparing and presenting financial and sales proposals
• Contractual negotiation and closure

Educated to Bachelors / Masters level (or equivalent) candidates will understand the issues faced by businesses around energy. A working knowledge of the energy industry is essential, as is a proven ability to develop business.

This integral company offers a confident self starter the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment for a business who believes in changing the way we use energy.

To apply you must have the right to work in the UK.

For further information or to apply please contact Olivia Anderson at Acre on 0203 170 8036.

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The position holder will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of this new regional unit ensuring the delivery of a long-term profitable business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Proposing and once validated, translating strategic and business trends into operational plans and ensuring the implementation of required actions to meet business objectives including business development
• Managing P&L, and ensuring a profitable activity and adaptation to the market.
• Developing relationships with customers to increase the value of CCS solutions and enhance the company’s competitiveness
• Leading a team of approximately 50 employees
• Ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations and representing the company with local authorities

For this role, we are looking for an individual with an in-depth knowledge of clean technology acquired in a similar role with P&L responsibilities in the power/process/oil & gas industry. It is critical for the candidate to have developed and acquired sound experience in project management, especially in the field of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and to have a chemical engineering background.

The ideal candidate will have gained international experience and will hold a proven track record in successful business start-up.

Fluency in English (to business level) is mandatory and the knowledge of Chinese would be a real asset.

This position is based in Beijing, China and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting sector.

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Our client is currently looking for a Senior Associate on their Environmental Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in providing life cycle assessment, carbon footprinting and environmental auditing for both products and organizations. Further to this they will:

• Lead projects with the Environmental Accounting team
• Support projects and provide expertise in LCA, environmental auditing, and carbon footprinting.
• Monitor and report on project progress, managing any issues that may arise and compiling financial and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

Passionate about the environment and with a background in environmental consulting, the successful candidate will preferably:

• Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) in the environmental or engineering sector
• Have proven experience measuring environmental issues and performance or organizations and/or products
• Demonstrate experience managing teams within a fast-paced and dynamic consultancy environment

This presents an opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of a company that is working for a better environment.

For more information contact Karyn Peacocke on 020 3008 4699.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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Our client is currently looking for a Project Manager to work within a new business unit delivering solutions on large, commercial scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects preferably within the sustainability or built environment sectors. Further to this they will:

• Project manage sub contractors on large scale energy efficiency and generation projects and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Engage in commercial activities including building relationships and networking with clients, presenting proposals, and assisting to close the sale
• Monitor and report on project progress, managing any issues that may arise and compiling financial and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

Passionate about the environment and with a background in project management, the successful candidate will preferably:

• Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) in the environmental or built environment sector
• Be a qualified Prince 2 Practitioner (or similar qualification)
• Have demonstrable experience in undertaking business development or other commercial negotiations

The successful candidate will have an understanding of legislation affecting sustainability within the built environment and have a true interest in low carbon and energy efficiency solutions.

This presents an opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of a company that is working for a better environment.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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You will deal with international companies, FTSE 100/250 businesses and public sector clients to expand the company’s software footprint across all vertical sectors.

Using a coordinated and strategic selling approach, your responsibilities will include generating new business in a new market where you will play a key role in creating demand for the company’s carbon accounting initiatives.

Degree educated, you will be a driven Sales Executive with solid business-to-business sales and account management experience. Reporting into the CEO you will be expected to:

• Manage complex sales cycles
• Forecast sales activities and revenue achievement
• Support the executive team during contract negotiations
• Participate in marketing efforts
• Develop knowledge of the enterprise carbon accounting market
• Maintain up to date information on customer interactions

The scope and focus of activities will be clarified through six-month goal setting meetings with the CEO and you will be measured on performance against quarterly sales targets.

Key capabilities will include:

• A passion for business development
• Prospecting and closing new business
• Carbon sector experience
• Selling business applications is desirable
• Overachieving sales targets

This is an opportunity to develop your career within a team orientated environment and within one of the most respected businesses in the carbon accounting software solutions market.

For more information or to apply please contact Olivia Anderson on 0203 170 8036.

To apply you must have the right to work in the UK.

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Focusing on Renewable Generation and Environment, the position will be to provide economic, financial, policy and strategic advisory services to Governments, Regulators, Utilities, Investors and Multi-lateral Development Banks.

This Senior Consultant position within this global leader will advise clients on the Restructuring and De-Regulation of the energy sectors, design of energy markets, market analysis and investment appraisal.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable regulatory experience. Further to this they will also be:

• Educated to degree level – preferably Economics of Engineering
• Able to quickly understand and assimilate different regulatory regimes and market frameworks
• Able to travel extensively and adapt to local culture and working ethos

This position is within a growing team and will provide the opportunity to develop a career within a company that has been voted among the best big companies to work for.

For more information contact Simone Awramenko at Acre on +44(0)20 3170 8038 or apply here.

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria.

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