Project Manager - Climate Change

City of York Council; York; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in York is seeking a Project Manager to lead climate change initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee various renewable projects aimed at achieving net zero goals. Key qualifications include project management experience and understanding of low carbon technologies. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a generous employee benefits package, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working practices

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Robust project management expertise required.
• Experience with low carbon technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with business case development and contract management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of climate change related projects.
• Develop business cases and manage contractors.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management expertise

Knowledge of low carbon technologies

Business case development

Contract management

Job description

Project Manager - Climate Change

Job description
Do you want a make a difference in York? Join a team of talented and passionate people who strive to deliver projects that matter and make a positive impact for this incredible.

By joining the Climate Change team and the City Development Directorate, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in this area and work with a team who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are.

As part of our team, you will be working with other Project Managers who will support each other; working so that skills and abilities are interchangeable, who support, mentor and challenge in order to grow, share knowledge and best practise and strive for success in this challenging area.

Project Managers will oversee the delivery of our pipeline of climate change related projects, which includes new renewable energy generation, heat networks, building retrofit, nature-based solutions and smart energy systems. These projects will directly contribute to the success of the council in achieving our climate change ambitions for a net zero and climate ready York.

We are seeking candidates with robust project management expertise, knowledge and understanding of low carbon technologies, experience of business case development and contract management.

You will be managing projects through their various stages from inception into delivery and post completion. This will be achieved through the development of sound business cases and the procurement and effective management of suitable technical professionals and contractors to translate the Council's ambitious vision into an exciting reality.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Shaun Gibbons at [e-mail] or on 07923222971.

Closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13 October 2025