Jobs in Dulwich

Principal Utilities Coordinator

56,733 - £59,772

Full time, Fixed term contract 2.5 years

Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ

We are living through a time where what we do right now in the fight against climate change will impact generations to come long into the future. And what happens in local government will be critical to the success of winning this fight.

Will you choose to be someone that can make a real difference?

Tower Hamlets has declared a climate emergency and has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. In addition, the borough will see itself grow by 50,000 new homes over the next 15 years therefore the challenge to decarbonise our borough, enable a green transition and provide the energy infrastructure to support this growth will be immense!

The brand-new Future Energy and Water Systems Team is stepping up to this incredible challenge and is determined to play a role in bringing people together on a pathway to achieving net-zero whilst delivering secure, reliable and affordable energy to our residents. Adopting a ‘whole energy systems’ approach will be key to delivering the innovative solutions the borough needs, and we want you to join us on our exciting journey to deliver them.

You will be employed at a principal officer level who can confidently advocate for the council’s energy interests as we transition to a low carbon economy. Some experience in energy security, electricity supply and heat networking at either strategy, development or delivery stage, will be helpful. That said, we’re also keen to hear from people at a range of stages in their career and with transferable skills in related infrastructure and / or engineering fields.

The Role :

There is much we are already doing as a council, but we must go much further including building on the work we have already done on our Local Area Energy Plan. This means decarbonising our own assets wherever we can; further developing robust and effective strategies and either implementing the council’s own schemes or facilitating the delivery of other schemes outside the council.

To do this we will need to work closely with utility providers, developers, government, regulators and our local communities to deliver a modern fit-for-the-future energy system. Supported by the team, you will take a leading, facilitating and supporting role in ensuring the best outcomes for our residents.

In response to the challenge above, the council has recognised we need to develop our in-house expertise and resources. Together we will work with you to build your skills and expertise as we travel on this journey.

Bolstering the Council’s expertise in strategic energy planning and implementation, you will play a key role in delivering our ambitions. You will need to have some technical understanding along with the ability to bring people together to tackle our shared challenges.

The Benefits :

On top of the competitive salary you’ll be receiving, the additional benefits are :

• Working on some of the most exciting, pioneering infrastructure / net zero initiatives in the country
• A strong team culture with that supports each other, offers help and assistance to deliver great outcomes both professionally and personally
• Flexible working to support a healthy work / life balance
• A 35-hour working week
• An organisation that takes your professional development seriously with a comprehensive online and in-person training programme
• Access to many decades of officer experience in infrastructure planning and delivery as part of a wider Infrastructure Planning Service, the most prestigious of any local authority in London
• A centrally located, award winning Whitechapel Town Hall to work in, with great transport connections right in the heart of Tower Hamlets (Elizabeth, Hammersmith City, District, Windrush Lines)
• Compulsory Christmas and New Year leave when the office closes, added to an already very generous annual leave allocation
• A generous, safe and secure local government pension scheme

About You :

To fulfil this role effectively, you will need to demonstrate :

Closing date : 27th April 2025

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

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