Energy Engineer | Carbon Strategy team | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Preston is seeking an Energy Engineer to develop and implement a decarbonisation strategy. The role involves providing technical advice, undertaking energy surveys, and engaging with clients on energy-related queries. The ideal candidate will have experience in property-based decarbonisation and a collaborative mindset. This full-time position offers a salary of £40,788-£46,142 per annum and includes opportunities for training and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering property-based decarbonisation strategies.
• Enthusiastic about improving systems and processes.
• Willingness to participate in environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice per the Property Service business plan.
• Implement energy policies under Senior Energy Engineer's direction.
• Conduct energy and water surveys/site investigations.
• Support energy procurement activities.
• Prepare de-carbonisation schemes and tender documents.
• Engage with clients to resolve energy and water queries.
• Generate Display Energy Certificates and Recommendations Reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Innovative approaches

Collaborative working

Job description

Overview

Salary £40,788-£46,142 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata

The Property Service are creating a new Carbon Strategy team which will drive our corporate approach to creating a more sustainable property portfolio. We are looking for an Energy Engineer to assist our drive to highlight and reduce energy and water wastage across the County.

To be the successful candidate, you will have experience of delivering a broad, property-based decarbonisation strategy, and you\'ll bring an innovative and collaborative approach to making a difference in Lancashire.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on a commercial basis in accordance with the Property Service business plan
• Implement Council energy policies under the direction of the Senior Energy Engineer
• Undertake energy and water surveys/site investigations as required and write reports
• Offer support in energy procurement activities
• Prepare de-carbonisation schemes and tender documents for the implementation of investment measures
• Engage with clients to help resolve energy and water queries relating to cost or consumption
• Generate Display Energy Certificates and Recommendations Reports as appropriate

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants must have an attention to detail and be enthusiastic about new ways of working to improve systems and process. Members of the team will have the opportunity to be involved in environmental and asset improvement projects led by the service, such as participating and aiding in community tree planting events, creating new school places and developing decarbonisation projects.

Training will be provided to the successful applicants.

Application process

Interviews: TBC

If this opportunity is of interest and you have any questions about the positions before submitting your application, please contact Mark Maguire at [e-mail] or 07717 717482.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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