Helping organisations meet sustainability commitments by reducing energy consumption and reducing costs.
This occupation is found in various sectors and industries including but not limited to construction, engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, government and public sectors, education, hospitality, property management, utilities, energy service companies and renewable energy companies.
The role of an energy manager is versatile and can be found in any industry or sector where energy consumption and efficiency requires dedicated management.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to perform roles in supporting an organisation to meet energy and cost reduction objectives and targets within the context of wider sustainability commitments such as carbon and water management and corporate social responsibility.
An energy manager will undertake a mix of technical, analytical, and administrative tasks aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing costs.
They will support the development and implementation of energy management strategies to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and minimise environmental impact within an organisation.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with utility suppliers, facilities managers, technical managers, facilities management supervisors, engineers and general building users.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for assessing and measuring energy consumption within their organisation, this involves analysing energy usage patterns, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing improvements, benchmarking energy consumption against best practice guideline. Energy Managers address technical and operational energy management issues and work to optimise energy use in facilities, equipment, and processes. They contribute to the development, coordination implementation of energy management strategies and policies within their organisation.
Energy Managers stay informed about energy-related regulations and legal requirements. They will regularly report on the organisation’s energy performance. Involving tracking energy consumption, cost savings, and progress toward energy reduction targets. An energy manager will carry out site inspections and complete energy surveys, collect energy monitoring data and keep accurate records. They will also be developing solutions for carbon management
In addition, an energy manager may also be involved in supporting the delivery of measures supporting the organisations decarbonisation strategy and targets. They may also be responsible for improving data around the organisation’s utility infrastructure.
Energy project manager
Energy technician
Junior energy manager
Junior project manager energy
Project manager energy
Sustainability manager
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 24 months. The EPA period is typically 4 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate.
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
Project with report
You will complete a project and write a report. You will be asked to complete a project. The title and scope must be agreed with the EPAO at the gateway. The report should be a maximum of 3000 words (with a 10% tolerance).
You will have 8 weeks to complete the project and submit the report to the EPAO.
You need to prepare and give a presentation to an independent assessor. Your presentation slides and any supporting materials should be submitted at the same time as the project output. The presentation with questions will last at least 35 minutes. The independent assessor will ask at least 5 questions about the project and presentation.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 45 minutes. They will ask you at least 8 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Occupational standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised. | 24/03/2025 | Not set |
| 1.1 | End-point assessment plan and standard revised. | 28/07/2022 | 23/03/2025 |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 01/12/2015 | 27/07/2022 |
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