Introduction
At Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), sustainability is central. From the Real Estate & Facilities (RE&F) department, we are pursuing a progressive policy in the field of sustainable energy management. The coming years offer many opportunities, as we are working on a professionalization of energy management and efficiency. We are currently looking for an Energy Management Service Manager who wants to shape this transition together with us.
Job description
As Service Manager Energy, you are responsible for the university’s energy management and achieving our energy and sustainability goals. In this role, you ensure that the university’s energy management performs optimally. You will lead the Energy Management Team, which meets monthly and represents all core suppliers to ensure technical control and implement improvements. You will also play a crucial role in solving technical issues and managing complex projects.
You direct the policy on this theme and execute the action plans, using all available systems. Together with specialized colleagues such as our senior technical specialist and senior policy officer sustainability, you work on optimizing our energy management and improving our sustainability performance.
In this versatile role, you are responsible for monitoring and controlling the energy management of deEUR. You also independently develop your knowledge of building management and energy registration systems and keep up to date with the latest developments in the market. In addition to managing contacts and contracts with technical service providers and consultants, you are responsible as an energy management process coordinator for:
- Developing an Energy Management action plan and managing the implementation of this plan;
- Coordinating the Energy Management System (EMS) and the Energy Registration and Monitoring System (ERBIS);
- A proactive contribution to the realisation of the Energy Transition Buildings Portfolio Roadmap and the associated legal obligations such as the EED and List of Recognised Measures;
- Managing suppliers and employees (functionally) in issues regarding energy-related disruptions, monitoring the associated budgets and preparing progress reports for management;
- Monitoring budgets and the quality of services provided within maintenance contracts and service projects.
- Representing your department in energy issues in various projects;
- Participation in European tendering processes and drawing up associated requirements programmes within the Energy theme;
- Providing input for the Balanced Scorecards in the field of energy management in relation to sustainable development.
Job requirements
- Minimum HBO working and thinking level, with a relevant education in Energy Management or technology;
- Experience with heat and cold storage systems;
- Experience in managing (technical, energy and/or facility) agreements;
- Knowledge of the applicable standards (NEN/ISO), of the energy market and legislation and regulations regarding energy and of sustainability certification such as Breeam;
- Excellent oral and written command of Dutch (level C1) and English (level B2).
Competencies
- Customer focus : You understand the needs of internal and external stakeholders and translate these into practical solutions.
- Strong communication skills : You are able to communicate clearly, manage expectations and involve stakeholders in plans and decisions.
- Innovative : You strive for continuous improvement and actively contribute to the development of yourself and the organization.
- Honest : You are reliable, professional and bring a positive atmosphere to the team.
- Team player : You work well together, strengthen cooperation and know how to motivate people towards common goals.
Working conditions
We offer you an internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with excellent employment conditions in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).
The starting date of the position is 01-JAN-2025. The salary depends on your knowledge and experience and amounts to between € 3,378 and € 5,331 gross per month for a full-time position (38 hours). Scale 10, in accordance with the CAO-NU. Your location is Campus Woudestein – Rotterdam, at Real Estate & Facilities (RE&F). The position has a size of 0.8 FTE – 1 FTE. The contract is entered into for a period of 1 year and can be converted into a permanent employment contract if suitability is proven and if (financial and/or organizational) circumstances remain the same.
Everything else we have to offer you can be found below!
- Everything you need for a good work-life balance : working from home in consultation, 41 vacation days with a 40-hour working week, 8% holiday pay and 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription to our sports center on campusOpens externally.
- A sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment with an open culture where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and the world. For example, make use of our bicycle contribution or participate in networks such as Young@EUROpens externally, Fame , or QuEUR.
- Time and space for your development in the broadest sense: development days and a personal career budget and free access to our university library .
- A good pension with ABP to which we contribute 2/3, a discount on various collective insurance policies with Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis, Allianz, and a travel, home working and internet allowance.
- Do you combine your job with parenthood or do you have this desire for the future? EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional maternity leave for partners, and there is childcare on campus (childcare at own expense).
- Are you moving to the Netherlands for a job at EUR? If so, you may be eligible for the 30% scheme if you meet the requirements of the Tax Authorities, and with our Dual Career Programme we will also help your partner find a nice job.
Employer
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a clear social vision on education and research – our mission is therefore ‘Creating positive societal impact’. More than 4,100 employees work at EUR and almost 33,000 students from 140 countries follow our academic education. Everything we do, we do under the motto The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We are global citizens, connecting, enterprising, open-minded and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and make Erasmus University recognizable and distinctive to the outside world. Based on these values, with a broad perspective and an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve social challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan Rotterdam. Thanks in part to the high quality and positive social impact of our education and research and our characteristic mentality, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl .
Faculty / Institute / Service
RE&F provides underlying services for Professional Services in close collaboration with EDIS, including educational spaces, workplaces, housing and campus facilities. RE&F stands for providing inspiring, properly functioning and efficient housing so that students, employees and visitors can perform optimally and feel at home at EUR locations. The Real Estate & Facilities unit consists of the departments: Real Estate, Strategy, Facility Services, Support Office and Procurement
Additional information
More information about EUR can be found at www.eur.nl .
For more information about this position, please contact Ben van de Pol via ben.vandepol@eur.nl . Would you like to know more about the procedure? Please contact our Corporate Recruiter, Arielle van Sluijsdam via arielle.vansluijsdam@eur.nl .
Apply
We would like to receive your application for the role of Energy Service Manager with your CV and motivation letter attached. The application procedure consists of three interviews, one of which with a representative of the department. Please note: if you are found suitable, we can also invite candidates earlier.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
