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Energy Forecast Lead

Dallington, West Northamptonshire
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Energy Forecast Delivery Lead required for an industry-leading client. You will be based in Northampton, London, or Manchester, and also be able to work from home 2-3 days a week.

This role offers the opportunity to help organisations set accurate carbon and fiscal budgets, purchase REGO's, and secure Power Purchase Agreements as part of their journey to Net Zero. The position involves supporting stakeholders by building and monitoring energy models that adapt to changes in the client's estate.

Energy Forecast Delivery Lead Remuneration

  • £57,000 - £65,000

  • Full holiday package

  • Pension scheme

  • Buying and selling holidays scheme – up to 5 per year

  • Virtual GP appointments - for you and your household

  • Flexible lifestyle benefits – critical illness insurance, dental treatment, affordable tech plus many more choices

  • Employee discounts & cashback platform – discounts from thousands of retailers.

  • Cycle to work scheme - save 30-47% on a brand new bicycle.

  • Recognition and Reward schemes – cash prizes

  • Volunteering - 1 fully paid day to volunteer towards charitable work

  • Free eye tests and £100 towards prescription glasses

  • Annual Wellbeing Health Check

    Energy Forecast Delivery Lead Duties

  • Understand clients' real estate strategies, including energy generation and reduction goals.

  • Collaborate with energy managers, carbon consultants, and data teams to forecast future energy consumption.

  • Build and enhance forecasting models based on historical data and key variables.

  • Develop and deliver energy consumption forecasting models at estate and meter levels.

  • Monitor model accuracy and adapt them to changing client estates and needs.

  • Generate detailed reports on consumption forecasts, carbon footprints, and energy performance.

  • Support system development by incorporating machine learning and automation technologies into forecasting models.

    Energy Forecast Delivery Lead Requirements

  • Experience in energy consumption analysis and data modeling.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and mathematical software (e.g., Matlab, R, Python).

    Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • CMVP / PMVA qualification preferred.

  • Experience in energy measurement and verification.

  • Ability to interpret energy data and convert it into actionable future forecasts

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