Energy Specialist
Core
Lead the in-house Energy Department for Westfield shopping destinations in Austria and Germany, managing energy supply, procurement, and infrastructure development.
Role type
Senior Energy Manager (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Sustainable and economically viable energy supply solutions for shopping centers
Domain
Real Estate / Energy Management / Infrastructure
Required skills
Energy procurement strategy, grid infrastructure management, regulatory compliance (Austria), stakeholder management, budget control, financial reporting, negotiation, digital energy management tools
Preferred skills
Project leadership, interdisciplinary team coordination, renewable energy technologies (PV, battery storage, EV charging)
Technologies
Energy management systems, photovoltaic systems, battery storage systems, EV charging infrastructure
Responsibilities
Manage and develop energy and area network infrastructure; Ensure compliance with changing legal frameworks for power supply; Develop power purchasing and hedging strategies; Negotiate power supply contracts with tenants; Support sustainability strategy with digital tools and renewable projects; Coordinate external contractors and experts; Prepare and monitor budgets; Lead internal and external reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight