Heat Network Project Lead (Capital Projects)
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, fixed term until 31 July 2026.
Overview
An exciting new post has been created within the Housing & Partnerships Team to help drive forward the Council’s ambition for development of a heat network in and around West Bromwich Town centre. The successful candidate will be expected to steer the project through a Commercialisation stage whilst working to extremely tight timescales. Main duties will involve working with consultants, stakeholders and potential partners, planning and co‑ordination of Project Board and Project Team activities.
Qualifications & Experience
The post is ideally suited to someone who can use their initiative and is able to operate in a diligent and precise manner. You will be able to maintain complex spreadsheets, accessing data from various sources and possess excellent analytical skills. You will also have excellent report writing skills and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. Applicants should have an appreciation of the issues, problems and solutions that surround development of successful heat network projects and associated government plans for heat network zoning.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
* Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership, cinemas and more.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
* Health and wellbeing support.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Hours
18.5 hours per week. A flexible working arrangement will be available subject to manager approval and the demands of the job.
Contact
If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity, and would like an informal conversation to find out more, please contact Mark Taylor on 07930 302464, or via Teams at mark_taylor@sandwell.gov.uk.
Requirements
* Experience of Contract Management, Programme Management, high‑level complex report writing, database interrogation and maintenance, planning and organising events/workshops.
* Significant Project Management experience and knowledge, understanding of project management techniques and applications (e.g. Prince 2).
* Experience managing significant capital and revenue budgets.
* Demonstrable knowledge of council policies in relation to procurement, governance, decision making, risk and budget management.
* Experience in overseeing project governance structures.
* Experience of working with partners and stakeholders including elected members.
* Educated to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e‑mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.
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