Energy Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2152 (61% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Costa Coffee is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2152 (Environment professionals) · 61% match
- Likely 1254 (Waste disposal and environmental services managers) · 13% match
- Likely 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 9% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2152 Environment professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers Also possible | £33,800 | £48,300 | £48,300 | £48,300 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
UK&I Energy Manager – Permanent – St Albans
At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. We’re reimagining coffee experiences in over 50 countries and counting, as a key part of the Coca-Cola System. Whether you get your coffee in a store, from a machine, at home, or on the go – we’ve got you covered.
As Energy Manager, you’ll lead the management of energy and water across Costa’s owned UK and Ireland operations, including our stores and Roastery. You’ll oversee utility performance, consumption data, budgets and supplier relationships, while identifying and delivering efficiency projects that reduce costs, resource use and carbon emissions. Working closely with Property, Operations, Finance, Procurement and Sustainability teams, you’ll provide expert guidance, support Costa’s wider ESG ambitions and ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
Our teams make a difference. Whether that’s working on new tech for the perfect pour, helping our teams grow, creating award-winning campaigns, crunching the numbers, or developing the latest exciting menu item; together, we stir up success.
We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too.
We also want to help you grow in your career through amazing experiences, our apprenticeship scheme, and development programmes. At Costa, you can go beyond the day-to-day.
And as an Energy Manager, there’s never been a better time to join.
So, why Costa?
We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression and integrity, with some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:
- Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)
We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your unique self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.
What you’ll do
Being an Energy Manager is about so much more than powering our stores. It’s your chance to drive meaningful change across Costa’s estate, helping us reduce our environmental impact, improve resource efficiency and support our sustainability ambitions. Which means you’ll:
- Manage Costa’s energy and water provision across its UK and Ireland owned operations, ensuring contracts, suppliers and utility services perform effectively.
- Monitor consumption, maintain accurate data and oversee annual budgets and forecasts for electricity, gas and water across the estate.
- Identify and deliver cost-effective energy and water efficiency projects that reduce consumption, costs and carbon emissions.
- Partner with Property, Operations, Finance, Procurement and Sustainability teams to resolve issues and embed resource efficiency into everyday operations.
- Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation and reporting requirements, while providing expert support for Costa’s ESG strategy and environmental standards.
Who you are
It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in:
- Strong understanding of how energy and water are used within a retail, foodservice, manufacturing or similarly complex operational environment.
- Experience managing significant energy and water budgets, utility consultants and third-party suppliers within a large organisation.
- Good knowledge of environmental management systems and relevant UK legislation, including ESOS, SECR and carbon levies.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a proven ability to use data and trends to improve efficiency, performance and resource consumption.
- An effective communicator and relationship builder, comfortable engaging operational teams and working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Where you’ll work:
Right now, our Support Centre teams work flexibly, blending home working with in-person time whenever it matters most – whether that’s a team moment, a creative session, or simply coming together to share ideas.
We’re excited to be moving into a new home for our brand in St Albans in January 2027 – an inspiring space from which our Support Centre teams will work three days a week to connect and collaborate in-person to bring our bold ambition to life.
For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]
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Where this offer sits in the market
Environment professionals (SOC 2152) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~43k in sample- Middle half £34,736–53,040
- Median £43,420
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–33,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Costa Coffee holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2152 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.