Public Sector City Decarbonisation Infra Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Norwich City Council is seeking an officer to plan energy changes for housing growth and decarbonisation across council homes, buildings and the city. You will lead heat networks, EV charging and solar PV initiatives, and contribute to the Local Area Energy Plan.

The role is open to newly qualified and experienced candidates and involves managing consultants and a small team, with a 37-hour week and a focus on technical energy systems and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical, engineering or environmental subject.
• Experience delivering energy efficiency, decarbonisation or energy system projects.
• Developing stakeholder relationships and working collaboratively internally and externally.
• Managing information, analysing complex data and keeping accurate records.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or heat energy systems or infrastructure.

Responsabilités

• Lead initiatives to decarbonise energy infrastructure across operational buildings, social housing and the city.
• Develop and implement a plan to grow the council's EV charging infrastructure, electrify its fleet and operational buildings, and grow city charge points with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a plan to improve or replace community and district heating networks, including metering and billing, across social housing.
• Manage the growth of low carbon heat networks and keep up to date with heat network regulations to ensure compliance.
• Act as the council's Heat Network Zone regulator.
• Lead work with UK Power Networks and other stakeholders to develop and update the city's Local Area Energy Plan.
• Research, develop and recommend policies and strategies to accelerate low carbon infrastructure.
• Identify funding sources, bid for funding, and develop business cases including public-private partnerships.
• Manage consultants and advisors to develop designs and specifications and deliver projects.
• Support the deployment of smart meters, IoT solutions and digital energy management systems.
• Manage opportunities and risks to infrastructure from climate change.
• Build relationships and liaise with councillors, MPs and partners, including managing FOI and councillor enquiries.

Connaissances

Electrical/heat energy systems

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

IT skills

Formation

Undergraduate degree in a technical, engineering or environmental subject

Description du poste

Norwich City Council is seeking an officer to plan energy changes for housing growth and decarbonisation across council homes, buildings and the city. You will lead heat networks, EV charging and solar PV initiatives, and contribute to the Local Area Energy Plan.

The role is open to newly qualified and experienced candidates and involves managing consultants and a small team, with a 37-hour week and a focus on technical energy systems and regulatory knowledge.