Job Description

Energy Capital Project Manager

Islington

Contract
£239.54 per day PAYE or £313.65 limited paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Energy Capital Project Manager.

The Energy Capital Projects Manager leads the delivery of the council s major capital energy projects, including decentralised energy, renewables and energy efficiency measures, from procurement and planning to construction and delivery. They manage a team of project managers and oversee external consultants.

The Energy Capital Projects Manager leads the delivery of the council s major capital energy

projects, including decentralised energy, renewables and energy efficiency measures, from

procurement and planning to construction and delivery. They manage a team of project

managers and oversee external consultants.

The key responsibilities include:

• Leading on the council s decentralised energy work, including identifying heat network

opportunities, developing strategies and new projects.

• Overseeing the development of other projects to reduce energy consumption, costs and

carbon emissions in both domestic and non-domestic buildings and in the wider public

realm.

• Overseeing the effective project management of projects delivered by the team and

external consultants, through all stages from conception to implementation and

monitoring, ensuring that the project is delivered to time, budget and quality and in line

with council policies

o Ensuring good project management practice is followed, including project

documentation, project planning, risk identification, change controls, health and

safety, financial management, legal compliance, regular project reviews and

lessons learnt.

o Securing project funding, including writing funding bids.

o Overseeing procurement processes, including OJEU-level procurement, ensuring

all legal and internal procurement requirements are met.

o Overseeing the negotiation, agreement and management of complex and varied

contracts.

o Overseeing the management of capital budgets of up to £50m, ensuring value for

money and continuously seeking additional sources of funding to maximise best

value for the council.

o Developing, negotiating and supporting team members to devise solutions to

project-related issues.

o Keeping project and delivery boards updated on projects delivered by the team and

ensuring issues or potential overspends are raised as soon as they arise.

o Producing written reports and delivering presentations to provide updates on

projects to a range of audiences.

o Communicating effectively with project stakeholders in and outside the council to

ensure everyone is aware of their responsibilities, timescales and project status.

o Ensuring the team develops and maintains good relationships with project

stakeholders.

o Ensuring that the team has the capacity, knowledge and skills required to deliver.

o Ensuring projects comply with statutory and council Health and Safety regulations

and policies, as well as other council policies, including equalities and sustainability.

• Keeping up-to-date with developments in the energy sphere, including new technologies,

legislation, regulations and funding streams.

• Representing the Energy Services team at a wide range of forums, including attendance

at committees and public meetings.

• Representing the council in meetings with residents, consultants and other parties and

ensuring any action points agreed are delivered.

• Deputising for the Head of Energy Services as required.

• Managing the Energy Capital Projects team in a fair, inclusive and ethical way.

Degree in construction, engineering or energy-related field, or

substantial proven experience in a similar role.

3 Experience of managing a team of project managers and

consultants and overseeing their work, including carrying out

recruitment, inductions and appraisals, supporting career and

personal development, and managing staff workloads.

4 Project management experience through all stages from conception

through to implementation and handover to operations, preferably in

the public sector.

5 Experience of procurement and contract management for both

capital projects and consultants, preferably in the public sector.

6 Excellent knowledge of district heating schemes, renewable energy,

decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures for both domestic

and non-domestic properties

PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.