Principal Energy Contracts Officer

Tower Hamlets Homes Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at £56,154

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising

Flexible and agile working

Staff money-saving schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tower Hamlets Council is seeking an experienced Principal Energy Contracts Officer to lead the operational and commercial management of energy and water across the council’s portfolio. You will oversee contracts, billing, supplier performance and data integrity, ensuring best value and robust governance.

You will provide expert market insight, manage risk, and support schools and council departments with energy procurement and contract compliance, contributing to affordable, reliable public

Qualifications

• Expert commercial and market insight to manage risk, control costs and inform decisions.
• Experience leading utility management activities and procurement processes.
• Ability to provide commercial advice and market intelligence for strategic decisions.
• Strong contract management and financial oversight across multi-year contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Council's energy and water supply portfolio with effective contract and billing management.
• Act as the Council's SME on utility supply, providing market intelligence for decisions.
• Combine contract management, financial oversight, supplier engagement and data stewardship.
• Support delivery of utility services to schools and partners with high service standards.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Market insight

Contract management

Financial oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Principal Energy Contracts Officer to lead the operational and commercial management of energy and water supplies acrosstheLondon Borough of TowerHamlets diverseproperty portfolio includingthecorporate estate,leisure centres, schools,parksand housing blocks. This is a key role within the Energyand SustainabilityTeam,whoareresponsible forensuring the effective delivery of utility contracts,accuratebilling, financialcontrol, robust supplier performance management, and the integrity of energy and water data.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will provide expert commercial and market insight, helping the Council managerisk, control costs, and make informed decisions in a constantly evolving energy market.
• Will lead on the Council's utility management activities, overseeing a significant utility expenditure portfolio.
• Provide support across Council departments and schools.
• Play a leading role in ensuring the Council receives best value from its energy and water contracts.

The role sits inthe Energyand Sustainability Teamwithinthe Housing and RegenerationDirectorate. The teamis responsible formanaging energy consumption, utility procurement, and energy performance across the Council's property portfolio and partner organisations. By working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, the team helps ensure that public buildings areoperatedefficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, supporting the delivery of essential services and the long-term needs of the communities we serve.

• The Principal Energy Contracts Officer will take the lead on the Council's energy and water supply portfolio, ensuring contracts, suppliers, billing arrangements, and financial processes are managed effectively and efficiently.
• Act as the Council's subject matter expert on utility supply matters, providing commercial advice and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
• The role combines contract management, financial oversight, supplier engagement, data management, and stakeholder support, offering significant variety and responsibility.
• Support the delivery of utility services to schools and other partners, ensuring high standards of customer service, compliance, and value for money.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at £56,154.
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance.
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

About Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London - a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people's lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace - it's a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values - Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect - we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you'll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London's most important and vibrant places. If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.