Utilities Project Officer (RP0137)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Utilities Project Officer to lead improvements in utilities services and manage contracts. The role allows for a hybrid working arrangement, offering a starting salary of £38,350pa with potential progression. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and analytical skills, working closely with various stakeholders to deliver operational changes.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Electric pool cars

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with various audiences.
• Conversant with the public in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to utilities and energy services.
• Manage utilities contracts and support smart meter rollout.
• Combine project management with analytical skills.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

Utilities Project Officer RP0137. Starting salary £38,350pa with potential progression to £41,254pa on achieving designated skills and experience. 2 year fixed term contract. 37 hours per week (hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to the council’s utilities and energy services within the Transformation Team.
• Responsible for improving processes, managing utilities contracts and supporting the rollout of smart meters across the council’s building portfolio.
• Combine the responsibilities of managing utilities projects with the analytical skills of a business analyst.
• Work closely with service teams and stakeholders in identifying, analysing, and recommending improvements, as well as supporting the management and delivery of these changes.
• Engage with a wide range of audiences; be detail-oriented and collaborative with people at all levels in teams across the organisation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
• Hybrid working arrangement; office in Welwyn Garden City at least two days per week.

Location and Benefits

Working in Welwyn Garden City in our vibrant office. Flexible working to achieve a good work-life balance, electric pool cars and generous annual leave.

Additional Information

Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.

For further information about this role, please contact Lesley Rennie, Transformation Manager on 01707 357713 for an informal chat.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.

Closing date for applications is 12 October 2025. Remote assessments will be held on 16 October 2025. Interviews will be held on 22 October 2025.

Keywords

Welwyn Hatfield, utilities, project management, data, analysis, local government, Hertfordshire