Energy manager : Career development

Promotion and advancement prospects depend on the organisation and sector. Further or specialist qualifications may be an advantage. The Energy Institute (EI)  has recently launched the title of chartered energy manager. The title is open to anyone who is a member or fellow of the EI and will be assessed by means of a professional development review and interview. This new title is exclusive to EI and supports and recognises professional practitioners who manage energy to reduce use, increase efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

After entering the role, there is scope for professional development and to specialise in certain areas, for example:

• roles in environmental protection;
• estates director (if working for a particular institution);
• senior position with responsibility for corporate and strategic matters;
• energy consultant;
• environmental engineer;
• facilities manager;
• sustainability specialist;
• working for local and national government departments in all countries of the United Kingdom and in quangos such as the Energy Saving Trust  and the Carbon Trust .