About the team we are recruiting to

Sitting within the Facilities Management department, Coventry City Council's Energy Management Team is fast becoming one of the critical teams within the council providing essential support services across all service sectors as the City embarks on a Green Recovery and builds towards a Net Zero future. The team are responsible for advising on and managing utility related matters, supporting the delivery of wide-ranging city improvement projects and developing and delivering a growing programme of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

The team’s remit is varied and has grown in recent years to include: 

• Managing supply connections and disconnections
• Managing utility supplier contracts
• Bill validation and payment services
• Energy-related Compliance and Reporting
• Developing and delivering energy efficiency projects
• Developing and delivering renewable energy projects
• Delivering internal workplace charging infrastructure
• Providing energy management services to Coventry schools
• Supporting the City’s “Green Recovery” and “Net Zero” action plans

The team’s project budgets historically ranged up to £200k, however, the increased focus on the impact of climate change has seen significant widening of the scope and scale of projects being developed.

With the City growing and modernising, the call for climate change action louder than ever and the unprecedented opportunities to refocus towards a Green Recovery, Coventry is embarking on an exciting journey and we need the right team to help steer the course and tackle the challenges that lie ahead.

What is the job role?

This is an exciting time to join Coventry City Council and we are looking for an experienced ERDF Energy Project Manager. 

Following the successful award of ERDF Grant Funding, we need the right person to join our team to manage and deliver the team’s first >£1m energy project for Coventry City Council. This project involves the retrofit of up to 1MWp of Solar PV installations across the City’s public buildings. We are looking for someone who both understands the technical requirements to successfully deploy retrofit renewable energy assets and is experienced and knowledgeable about the added complexities and requirements associated with projects delivered through ERDF funding streams. The successful person will have responsibility and autonomy to deliver and manage all aspects of the ERDF project to completion. 

Whilst primary focus of the role will be in the successful delivery of the ERDF project, there will be significant opportunity for the right candidate to play a crucial role in the development of further energy projects either directly for the Council or in partnership with our key stakeholders across the region.

Ranking as the 8^th best city to live and work, with high profile events such as being the UK City of Culture 2021 and a host city for the Commonwealth Games 2022, Coventry is also investing in an innovative and sustainable future. Whether it is helping businesses evolve through ERDF funded grant schemes, working with partners in major Innovate UK projects or supporting our universities with their world-leading research, Coventry City Council is helping bring about a bright future for the West Midlands. There is no better time to join us and play your part.

Coventry is a great centrally located city and our new flagship head office is based one minutes walk from Coventry Rail Station which has direct links to and from Birmingham, Nuneaton, Leamington, Rugby and London Euston stations.  The council has fully embraced the new ways of working with agile and flexible work policies to help our staff to continue deliver our services safely in these challenging times.

We have high expectations and aspire to achieve. If you are proactive and have the skills, experience and tenacity to succeed, this will be the role for you.

Who are we looking for?

In addition to your general project management experience, you will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Your ability to work independently in a demanding service environment
• Demonstrable budget management experience, including forecast and control
• Significant knowledge of the technical requirements involved in large energy projects (particularly Solar PV)
• A clear understanding of the requirements of ERDF funded programs
• Flexibility and willingness to take on a varied workload

For an informal discussion about the role contact Lowell Lewis at Lowell.Lewis@coventry.gov.uk

Working Hours 37 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract to 31^st March 2023

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

All attachments for the job can be found here

Interview date(s): week commencing 19/10/2020

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!
There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.
We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.
As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.
Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled Coventry CC Application process.

Coventry City Council