Retrofit Project Manager

Retrofit Project Manager

PO5: Starting salary £51,099 pa rising in annual increments to £54,135 pa

1 x Fixed Term/Secondment contract

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The retrofit team is part of the wider Capital Works team, leading the delivery of boroughwide projects to decarbonise our resident’s homes by undertaking a range of insulation measures to improve overall energy performance of our housing stock. The team works closely with the Climate Change and Sustainability team as well as other departments across the council, external partners, and stakeholders to help meet our Net Zero Carbon target by 2030. 

About the Role:

Are you seeking a role where your expertise can improve indoor air quality, and improve a resident’s living experience by better insulation? Lambeth Council is offering a unique opportunity for a passionate individual to lead on delivering Retrofit Projects throughout the borough. If you are passionate about the climate and how improving the energy performance of homes can help contribute towards reducing carbon emissions, and, you have the skills and experience to bring together diverse stakeholders, this is the role for you.

Lambeth Council was the first London borough to declare a climate emergency and continues to show strong leadership delivering major climate programmes.

In this role you will manage and deliver Retrofit Projects on budget, time and quality, working with all stakeholders, including organisations, industry experts, and activities to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing. Proven experience and track record of undertaking a similar role is essential. 

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• To deliver the Council’s housing Retrofit Projects, creating warmer and healthier homes for our residents, and reducing carbon emissions. 
• Collaboration with stakeholders to align residents’ expectations by installing a range of energy efficient measures (EEMs) and enhancing the energy performance of resident’s homes.
• Daily management of operational performance, delivery in respect of energy and sustainability programmes, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and project milestones, ensuring complete resident satisfaction.
• Responsible for reporting to the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and other core stakeholders.
• Safeguarding any vulnerable residents, and implementation of CDM and Risk Management. 

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Knowledge of current climate change, sustainability and the issues associated with driving cultural change.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, statutory requirements and current housing retrofit standards, particularly PAS 2030 and PAS 2035.
• A degree level qualification in a relevant discipline and/or relevant experience in delivering Retrofit Projects and evidence of continuing professional development. 
• A Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Co-ordination and Risk Assessment qualification would be advantageous, or the ability to take on this training whilst in post.
• Strong project management skills include the ability to create and execute project plans, manage timelines, and deliver results on schedule.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job description & person specification

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michael Axtell at maxtell@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024.

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 10th June 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.