Climate Change & Retrofit Project Manager

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking an experienced Climate Change & Retrofit Project Manager to lead initiatives aimed at decarbonising leisure centres and civic buildings. The role requires expertise in project management and collaboration with various teams to ensure successful delivery. This is a fixed-term contract position with a salary range of £50,175 - £57,495. Join us in making a significant impact towards a carbon-neutral future.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multi-million-pound projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams for successful project delivery.
• Knowledge in decarbonisation initiatives and carbon savings monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead on contract management and project delivery.
• Monitor progress and evaluate project risks.
• Work alongside technical advisors and stakeholders for quality outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Contract management

Technical design review

Job description

Climate Change & Retrofit Project Manager

Reference number: SC07825

Location: London

Schedule: Full-time

Salary Range: (Full time equivalent) - £50,175 - £57,495

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Why Southwark?

Southwark has declared a climate emergency and work is underway to transform the council and borough so that we achieve our ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.

We know we need to lead by example and cut the council’s own carbon footprint – including from our leisure centres, libraries, civic and council buildings – while maintaining excellent services for residents. So we have an ambitious target for our operational buildings to achieve a 50% reduction in emissions by 2026, and to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Do you want to be part of making this vision a reality?

What You'll Be Doing

You will be leading on our fast-moving, multi-million-pound investment programme to decarbonise our leisure centres, as well as identifying and shaping future schemes across our civic buildings and wider estate, and helping to secure associated funding.

You will work with technical advisors, contractors, cross-service teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful, high-quality delivery. Responsibilities will include leading on contract management, technical design review, procurement, on-site delivery, project monitoring and evaluation, risk management and resolution, and achieving and monitoring carbon savings.

Sitting within Southwark’s climate change division, you will be part of a small, dynamic team responsible for delivering one of the council’s top priorities. You will also receive support from a multi-disciplinary programme board and working groups overseeing our operational retrofit strategy.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic project manager to join the dynamic cross-council team driving our buildings retrofit strategy.

Southwark is an exciting place to work and proud to celebrate its diversity as a borough. We particularly encourage and welcome applicants from Black, Asian and ethnic minorities since we are underrepresented in this area of the business.

If you think you have the right experience, expertise and values to add to our culture, please do not hesitate to apply.

Additional Information

This vacancy has arisen following an internal promotion, and we are seeking to appoint a capable individual as soon as possible to support the delivery of this fast-moving programme of work. As we are entering a critical phase, we will take account of candidates’ notice periods alongside their skills and experience during the selection process.

This post is offered on an initial 12-month contract, with the potential for extension subject to business needs and performance.

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Recruitment timetable

• Closing date: Monday 8 December 2025.
• Interview date: 15 December 2025.

Attachments

• Click here to view the Job description and Person specification