Civica is a strong housing association in the Funen region of Denmark, with more than 12,000 housing units distributed among 131 housing departments, aiming to be the obvious choice for housing through a diverse range of housing options and excellent tenant services.

Civica’s housing offerings range from youth apartments and family homes to senior co-living communities spread across several municipalities in Funen. Forward-thinking and open to change, Civica’s goal is continuous growth and development of its housing units and residential areas.

As a nonprofit organisation founded on broad tenant democracy, Civica creates spaces for good living, secure homes, and strong communities, with a special focus on sustainability encompassing social, economic, and environmental aspects. Civica aims to lead the way and takes responsibility for ensuring the future sustainability of the housing sector for generations to come.

Civica’s values are: forward-thinking, service-minded, and citizenship.

About the Building and Operations department

You will become part of the Building and Operations department, responsible for all building and operational projects at Civica. These tasks vary widely and can include acting as the client for new construction, major renovation projects such as the transformation of Vollsmose, daily maintenance, and renovation of existing buildings, including technical installations, windows, doors, roofs, and more.

You will join a team of 21 dedicated colleagues, including seven project managers on the construction side and nine inspectors on the operational side, offering ample opportunities for collaboration, development, and a work environment characterised by teamwork and open communication.

The department’s educational background is diverse, comprising seven engineers and ten construction specialists, most with a background in craftsmanship and varying levels of experience, ensuring a strong and dynamic professional community where you will play a crucial role in supporting continued development in the energy field.

The projects primarily involve maintenance and refurbishment, ranging from small to large-scale projects of up to approximately DKK 20 million. Civica places great importance on internal collaboration, working closely with colleagues across the organisation involved in construction and operational projects.

About the position as Energy Consultant

The new Energy Consultant will be responsible for optimising energy consumption in the housing departments in collaboration with inspectors and property managers, as well as planning and implementing the green transition in energy at Civica, including concrete energy policies that will form the basis for future sustainability efforts.

You will have overall responsibility for improving energy efficiency by optimising existing systems and implementing digital solutions that ensure optimal operation and monitoring. You will also provide input on new construction and major renovation projects (comprehensive plans) in Funen.

In this role, you will act as project manager for approved energy projects, overseeing coordination and execution. In close collaboration with the operational team and external consultants, you will ensure that the best ideas and solutions are incorporated into the projects, taking on the responsibilities and roles of the client with a focus on solutions, energy, economics, and professionalism.

In this newly created position, you will play an important role in supporting the continued development in the field of energy, with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.

Responsibilities in the Energy Consultant position

Technical responsibilities

• Mapping energy consumption at Civica, including consumption monitoring, setting up alarms, and ensuring accurate data
• Technical collaboration with project managers, inspectors, and property managers regarding operation, renovation, and new construction, and participating in commissioning and start-up of new/renovated facilities
• Project management for energy projects, including procurement and implementation of renovation projects in the departments in collaboration with the operational team

Strategic responsibilities

• Energy management – responsible for developing energy policies with objectives and action plans, as well as a schedule for implementation
• Responsible for setting energy-saving goals, identifying and calculating energy savings, defining critical operating parameters, and contributing to departmental maintenance plans
• Searching for opportunities and applying for funding for energy improvement projects through the EU, foundations, and other sources

Professional experience

A relevant education, such as energy technology, chief engineer, engineer, or similar, is expected. Regardless of background, significant experience in energy management is required, including working with concrete energy policies and a strong sense of economics, processes, and planning.

In addition, it is advantageous to have:

• Knowledge of technical building operation, energy optimisation, and data analysis (preferably from another client organisation, consultant, social housing association, or contractor)
• Understanding of the construction phases and good communication and negotiation skills