Carbon Reduction Project Manager

Post: Carbon Reduction Project Manager
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term (2 years)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 23 September 2024.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

The carbon reduction team plans, designs and manages projects to conform with the high expectations here, setting an example for all, hence we have a fantastic opportunity for a carbon reduction project manager to join the team and make their mark.

We are looking for a technical individual that is experienced in problem solving within a technical environment and is able to work collaboratively as a team member whilst being forward looking. You will be delivering property projects as required such that they are customer focused, on time, within budget and carried out in accordance with agreed standards and policies.

We offer excellent experience and first-class mentoring support to help you achieve your ambitions beyond professional status, with a clear pathway to senior level. Providing a professional service for the oversight of all electrical and mechanical upgrades relating to energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

The successful candidate will be required to manage appointed suppliers to deliver carbon reduction projects as allocated. Management of carbon reducing initiatives, management of carbon emission assessments and reporting. This will include managing and delivering DNO electrical upgrades, from concept through to delivery. Working closely with the carbon reduction team to ensure all projects are delivered in a cost effective manner.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Possession of a relevant building services and electrical qualification e.g. HNC (or higher) or equivalent or extensive relevant experience at an appropriate level.

2. Experience as a contract administrator for mechanical and electrical maintenance works subject to JCT conditions of contract or Association of Consulting Engineers (ACE) or similar contracts, with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the different parties to the contract.

3. Good oral and written communication skills to produce technical correspondence and reports and the ability to establish good working relations with officers, clients and outside organisations at all levels in a multi-disciplinary environment.

4. A thorough working knowledge of, and the ability to ensure compliance and to keep up to date with planning and building regulations, codes of practice, tender and contracts procedures including a detailed working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and environmental legislation in relation to building, maintenance and services works.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on 9th October 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.