The Role:
This important role in our Housing Department carries responsibility for delivering heat networks capital projects and other aspects of the council’s heat networks strategy. The post holder will develop and manage a variety of engineering and related projects across the heat networks asset base, from energy centres, renewable generation, distribution and dwelling internals to monitoring and controls systems. This could involve managing the full project lifecycle on multiple multi-million pound projects concurrently, using a detailed knowledge of heat networks, quality assurance and stakeholder management.
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
About You:
To be up to the challenge;
- You will need an eye for technical details and the confidence to challenge the status quo. Working with residents, designers, legal, finance and procurement, you will develop and deliver the best possible engineering solutions within our heat networks. You will have a sound grasp of commercial / district scale heating systems and/or construction projects especially with a view to achieving net zero carbon targets. Your strong engineering background will be complemented by an understanding of housing legislation, resident services, charging mechanisms and council governance and approvals processes.
- You will be self-motivated, an exceptional communicator and have a proven track record of problem solving to deliver successful outcomes. You will be able to balance and prioritise multiple work streams, manage diverse stakeholders and keep a tight rein on project risks and budget impacts.
- You may be required to work outside of normal office hours to attend resident and council meetings, or even court sessions or hearings to represent the Council. Strong IT proficiency and previous experience in a similar role are essential.
Additional Information:
-Full time position to join a growing team modernising and improving the council’s district heating service
-36 hours Monday – Friday, Full time
- This is a x2 permanent position.
We will only consider applications from internal candidates that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
- https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/
- https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and- more/
Recruitment timetable
• Advert Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 2nd April 2023
• Interview Date: 20th April 2023
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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