Energy Project Manager

Do you want to play a key role in delivering projects that help the West Midlands transition to net zero?

We have an excellent opportunity for an Energy Project Manager to join our team within Energy Capital, supporting the delivery of projects that improve homes, communities and energy systems across the region.

In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of projects within the Energy Capital Team, including initiatives such as the Local Net Zero Accelerator, Net Zero Neighbourhoods, and evaluation of the Buildings Retrofit Pilot. Your work will help accelerate the region’s journey towards a greener, more sustainable future.

You will manage projects from early development through to delivery and completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and achieve the intended impact for communities across the West Midlands.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the region’s transition to net zero, improve homes and communities, and create lasting environmental and economic benefits for the West Midlands.

You will be part of a collaborative team working with partners across the region to deliver ambitious programmes that make a real difference.

This role is being advertised as a fixed term contract until 31st March 2028.

What you will be doing

• Leading the development and delivery of energy and retrofit projects within the Energy Capital team, including (data platforms) and evaluation of the Buildings Retrofit Pilot.
• Working with internal and external partners on the development of data products – including the identification of requirements, prioritisation of features and end user testing
• Helping on data platform implementation / onboarding for users and ongoing maintenance and support of the products
• Helping to develop impact / evaluation plans for net zero programmes, working with subject matter experts and supported by data extracted from the data platforms
• Managing projects from initiation through to implementation and close, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and within budget.
• Building strong partnerships with local authorities, housing associations, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Managing risks, issues and dependencies to ensure projects remain on track.
• Monitoring project performance and ensuring expected benefits are realised.

What’s essential.

• Experience managing projects or programmes, ideally within energy, housing, sustainability or infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with a range of partners.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to tight deadlines.
• Good analytical and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience monitoring budgets and project performance.
• Confidence communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
• Project management qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Location.

The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

How to apply.

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4. Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

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Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Our Values.

Our behaviours sit at the heart of our values, helping to shape how we work together as WMCA employees and setting clear expectations.

Collaborative

• Team Focused – working as part of team, managing and leading
• Service Driven – customer, resident and partner focused

Driven

• Empowered and Accountable – taking ownership and leading when needed
• Performance Focused – being ambitious and going the extra mile

Inclusive

• One Organisation Mindset – believe in each others expertise
• Open and Honest Communication – we do what we say we are going to do

Innovative

• Forward Thinking – embrace change and open to new possibilities
• Problem Solving – go for clear and simple whenever possible

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supporting fair opportunities for all.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).