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Form of workTitle: Project Manager Level 2 (Low Carbon)
Salary: £41,418 - £45,441
Hours: Full time 5 days per week
Contract: 2 yr fixed term
Location: 1-2 days per week in Manchester office
Advert closing date: 22/05/2024
Your role:
Local Authorities and the public sector have a critical role to play in the journey to Net Zero and the energy transition and Greater Manchester Combined Authority is one of the leading organisations in this endeavour.
GMCA is driving forward decarbonisation by developing and investing in renewable energy and sustainability interventions in generation, smart energy, flexibility & storage, decarbonisation of heat & retrofit and heat networks.
You will be key in supporting this by taking responsibility for infrastructure project development and delivery across the public estate and beyond. You will help research the interventions and innovations required, and develop the strategies we need to make regional Net Zero possible. Help GMCA lead the way in regional decarbonisation and the energy transition!
About you:
First and foremost, we are looking for candidates with experience in developing and managing energy or infrastructure projects and that have the drive and desire to drive forward GMCA’s decarbonisation agenda. Ideal but not essential is experience in the energy sector either within power generation, energy storage, decarbonisation of heating and heat networks etc. We are seeking candidates that can demonstrate either a technical/engineering bias or commercial /financial bias, experience of both would be highly beneficial.
You must have experience of managing projects and be able to demonstrate the key skills associated with the project management process. This includes engaging effectively with stakeholders and managing 3rd parties, managing project budgets and programmes and tracking risk and issues effectively. Effective and efficient writing, workflowing and reviewing of documents and is also important. Someone who has a familiarity with financial modelling and the financial and energy markets is also beneficial.
Finally, we are looking for someone that can innovate and problem solve and see beyond how things are done today to develop creative solutions that break down barriers to progress. The solutions to the decarbonisation challenge are still to be found and you can support GMCA to be the first city region to
About us:
As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 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.
To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/
Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green book.docx
Mandatory Information:
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Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our Manchester city centre with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.
