About the role
Are you looking for a position where you can make a real difference on climate change?
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to work on community renewable energy projects initially for an 18 month contract but with possibility to extend.
The role is full time, 37 hours a week, Salary £41,045-£44,062 (plus 2023 pay award)
Cambridgeshire County Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and has since set itself ambitious carbon reduction targets as part of its Climate Change and Environment Strategy. It is delivering a wide range of energy investment and community energy projects including a first of its kind Community Heat Network into the village of Swaffham Prior in East Cambridgeshire. This project is a retrofit at a village scale, decarbonising the heating and hot water for homes connected to the network. We are looking to recruit an ambitious, energetic and committed Project Manager with some construction experience to work with us on the community heat project and other energy projects as needed.
Using your excellent project management skills, knowledge and experience you will help the Council cut fossil fuel use, reduce green house gas emissions and build community confidence in community renewable energy projects.
You will work with our procured energy services supplier, contractors, householders, parish councils and a range of other stakeholders.
For further information, please contact Sheryl.French, Assistant Director, Climate Change and Energy Services (sheryl.french@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or call 01223 728552)
The closing date for job applications is Monday 26th June 2023 and interviews are planned for Wednesday 5th July and Thursday 6th July 2023.
What will you be doing?
Initially you will be working on the Swaffham Prior Community Heat Project overseeing the programme of homes connecting to the heat network. You will manage the completion of works contracts and have your eye on the performance contracts of the heat network to ensure best value for the community and the Council.
You will support the Strategic Board and Pipe Company to facilitate good decision making, secure income for the project and successfully deliver the project business case. There is a lot of interest in this project from local, national and international and close scrutiny will be applied to the achievement of the business case.
You will work with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the Council and external which will help expand and grow your knowledge and skills around community energy
About you
You must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, thrive on making things happen, and be highly organised. You will be solutions focused, have a 'can do' approach, enjoy a challenge and have strong communication skills.
Collaboration and team working are important and you must enjoy problem solving with all stakeholders.
You will be keen to build new skills, keep learning and share knowledge and best practice to help tackle climate change.
Our benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:
- Flexible working
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- A comprehensive wellbeing package
- Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts
- A comprehensive pension scheme
- IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed
- An employee recognition scheme
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
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