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Principal Energy Engineer

Employer
Surrey County Council
Location
Surrey
Salary
£45,734 - £51,725 per annum
Closing date
20 Aug 2021

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Do you have experience in working with delivering carbon reduction measures into a range of building projects? If yes, then we want to hear from you!

The Greener Futures Strategic Energy Team within the Environment, Transport and Infrastructure (ETI) directorate at Surrey County Council (SCC) is seeking to appoint one full- time and one part-time Principle Energy Engineer.

The full-time position will be 36 hours a week and the role will be fixed-term for 12 months. The part-time role will be 18 hours per week, fixed-term for 12 months. The starting salary for this position is £45,734 per annum based on a 36 hour working week, pro-rata for part time.

Internal staff interested in applying for a secondment opportunity: please discuss with your line manager before submitting your application. 

About the ETI Directorate

The Environment, Transport & Infrastructure (ETI) directorate is responsible for a wide range of services including climate change, strategic energy, highways, transport, planning, countryside and waste management. These services are critical for people living, working and travelling through Surrey, delivered by the county council or in partnership.

About the Team

The Greener Futures Strategic Energy Team has a crucial role in supporting the commitment of the Council in reducing CO2 emissions in Surrey to net zero by 2050, or sooner. The team works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to set in motion the Council's strategic energy ambitions and to see these through.

About the Role

As a Principal Energy Engineer, you will be working to deliver carbon reduction measures into a range of building projects including new build, refurbishment, maintenance and improvement works of the corporate estate. Furthermore, advising the schools and corporately on good energy management practices, improvements and recommend technical cost-effective solutions to achieve carbon reduction and renewable energy generation.

About you

This is an exciting challenge for a pro-active individual with strong understanding of how to embed carbon reduction measures within schools and the corporate estate. To be shortlisted for an interview for this position, your application and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

  • Experience of working with schools on carbon reduction measures
  • Experience of working on a range building projects
  • Excellent understanding of carbon reduction measures
  • Good relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Good project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Additional information

Interested in finding out more?

For more information on this role please review the Job Description attached to the bottom of this advert before applying. For further discussion prior to applying please contact Melania Tarquino by email at climatechange@surreycc.gov.uk

How to apply?

Please apply via Surrey County Council's recruitment portal by completing a questionnaire, uploading your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirement of this role.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 20th August 2021.

Interviews: 23rd - 24th August via video link.

Benefits

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Files to download

Principal Energy Engineer - Job Description (PDF)

Life at Surrey Handbook (PDF)

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