Heat Networks Lead (Capital Projects)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Heat Network Project Lead to support the development of a heat network in West Bromwich. The successful candidate will manage multiple project aspects, including coordinating stakeholders, ensuring adherence to timelines, and maintaining budget oversight. Candidates should possess relevant experience and qualifications, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. The council offers generous benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee Benefits portal

Salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of Contract Management and Programme Management.
• Significant Project Management experience and knowledge.
• Experience managing significant capital and revenue budgets.

Responsibilities

• Steer the project through a Commercialisation stage.
• Coordinate Project Board and Team activities.
• Work with consultants, stakeholders, and partners.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Management

Report writing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC in a relevant subject

Job description

Heat Network Project Lead (Capital Projects) (fixed term until 31 July 2026)

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Why work for Sandwell Council?

The Council has been through significant change over the past couple of years and we are committed to continuing our improvement journey, transforming and modernising to get the best outcomes for Sandwell residents.

Joining Sandwell Council means becoming part of a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation.

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 [e-mail].

For further information about the recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.

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 [e-mail].

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