Appointment of a KTP Associate
Introduction The Government's Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a long established and successful grant supported scheme which is targeted at early career graduates and which facilitates partnerships between businesses and universities. KTP helps companies draw on knowledge-based expertise at the University of Brighton by supporting key projects whilst developing able graduates into future business leaders. It offers all partners a realistic way to contribute to the nation’s wealth, while complementing both research and teaching.
As a KTP Associate, you will be employed by the University of Brighton; work predominantly at the company premises and be supervised by both a company staff member and an academic at the University.
You will lead and deliver the KTP project, the details of which are outlined below. You will also have access to an excellent range of training opportunities (including the option of registering part-time for a higher degree) and to support this you will have a ring-fenced training budget of £4,000.
For full information about the scheme please see:
http://www.ktponline.org.uk/graduate-opportunities
The Job CHP Optimisation Engineer (KTP Associate) (Ref: EG4021)
The Company Building Sustainability Ltd’s (www.buildingsustainability.net) core business provides smart metering, dashboard and consultancy services utilising their Workplace Footprint Tracker system, assisting organisations to save energy and reduce waste including electricity, gas, and water by monitoring and identifying energy wastage in real time and engaging building occupants in energy saving actions through competitions and digital signage. Building Sustainability Ltd now plans to diversify the business, building on core capabilities by developing a CHP Bureau.
Please note that the role is based in Brighton with regular travel to the University of Brighton.
Responsible to George Bartley – Director, Building Sustainability Ltd
Duties The two year project will develop configurable reference models to underpin a centralised CHP (combined heat and power) service bureau offering CHP operational efficiency optimisation and energy export services, initially tailored to the needs of public sector clients, but equally relevant to private sector CHP installations. In addition, the project will determine best practice metering and data acquisition for CHP installations. The project is expected to involve the following activities:
Ø Phase 1 researches BSL’s existing business & business plan and undertakes a detailed investigation of current CHP system including a literature review. Modelling software is researched and selected. A mini-project measures and analyses energy generation data in a client installation.
Ø Phase 2 develops a strategy detailing modelling parameters aligned with a commercial strategy reflecting the outcome of customer consultation & sector research. Data is gathered and a theoretical model developed and validated. Pilot implementations are undertaken and models optimised using an iterative approach.
Ø Phase 3 implements the reference model to pilot projects, selected to challenge the model. Different scenarios are simulated to compare predicted outputs of CHP operation strategies. Plans are developed to utilise the model to automate CHP control and service offerings are finalised.
Ø Phase 4 quantifies CHP capacity usage and estimates potential export capacity before rolling out CHP export generation packages.
Ø Phase 5 quantifies programme impacts, completes training and embedding, and drafts papers & reports before hand-over.
Qualifications/Experience
Ø The successful candidate will have a Bachelors and Masters degree in mechanical /building/energy engineering which has included modules, and ideally a Masters dissertation, on energy simulation.
Ø The Associate will have experience of using software such as
TRNSYS (or equivalents such as ENERGY+or MATLAB/OCTAVE (with energy applications)) for energy simulation, and will ideally have done a Masters level thesis in a closely related area.
Ø Some experience of energy data analysis is desirable.
Personal attributes
Ø Aptitude for working in a client-facing role, and ability to understand the needs of internal and external customers.
Ø An ambition and ability to take ownership for a significant and challenging technical project.
Ø Methodical and considered approach to project planning and management.
Ø Excellent communicator, with an engaging personality to support the development of strong, effective relationships with colleagues and aptitude to deliver training.
Ø Industrious and resourceful with the ability to meet objectives and deadlines with an appropriate level of supervision.
Ø Ability to lead and motivate others.
Ø Proven ability to work to demanding specifications.
Ø Good written and oral communication skills at all levels.
The Salary The salary is £24,000 – £27,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Salaries are paid monthly in arrears through the BACS System directly into the bank or building society account of each member of staff. The university must pay salaries through the BACS system. They cannot be paid by cheque. It will therefore be important to supply account details in order to ensure prompt payment.
Duration of the job The appointment is for a fixed term of 2 years in accordance with the period of funding.
On completion of the Partnership, there is a possibility that the company may be in a position to offer the KTP Associate a permanent full-time position.
Holidays Annual leave entitlement is that of Building Sustainability Ltd currently 20 days plus bank holidays. New members of staff are entitled to annual leave proportionate to their completed calendar months of service.
Terms & Conditions In determining terms and conditions of employment, the university has regard to recommendations made through the appropriate national negotiating framework. These terms and conditions of service can be varied by local agreements reached through the university’s local negotiating framework, which comprises a Joint Negotiating Committee supported by two Common Interest Groups. These groups bring together representatives of the university and its recognised trade unions, which are:
• UCU University and Colleges Union
• UNISON
How to apply Please complete an application on the university of Brighton’s e-recruitment system http://jobs.brighton.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx ensuring that you relate the relevance of your qualifications and experience to the requirements of the role as specified above.
The university aims to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and judged solely on their ability to do the job. In order to achieve this we require each of the selection criteria for the job to be addressed in sufficient detail, in a format that enables efficient handling during the selection process. We also require certain information to be given separately or even omitted altogether.
Each section should, as far as possible, contain all the information requested. Please take care to follow the instructions about personal and salary details. Personal details at the beginning must be restricted to the minimum specified, with full details reserved for the enclosed separate form, which has been designed for the purpose. This will enable us to support our equal opportunities policy by collecting the information separately and holding it confidentially.
If you have any queries, contact , Tel: (01273) 642424
Closing date The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 February
Interview date Tuesday 24 February
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