Lead Energy Officer

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's Urban Design & Building Services team is looking to employ a Lead Energy Officer on a permanent contract. In a rapidly changing environment, we are looking for a highly motivated individual to work alongside a creative, multi-disciplinary team of professionals including Architects, Structural Engineers, Property Surveyors, Energy Management and Mechanical and Electrical Engineers

The successful candidate will form part of the Energy & Climate Change Team who are responsible for overseeing the Building Energy Management Systems, utility contracts and ensuring compliance with energy regulations (such as DECs and EPCs), with a focus on reducing carbon emissions across the corporate and school estates. The position will have a key role in the management of the BEMS and the Council's utilities using Energy Monitoring and Targeting software, Systems Link. The post will report to the Principal Lead for Energy and Climate Change and support in delivering real change through a range of carbon reduction initiatives, from energy audits through to the installation of renewable and low carbon technologies.

We offer flexible working hours and are committed to supporting a good work life balance.

This vacancy is ideal for a suitably qualified person looking for the opportunity to support the residents of Sandwell and reduce carbon emissions. The minimum requirement for this post is membership of a recognised professional Institute, or other appropriate qualification with 5 years significant demonstrable knowledge and experience. The minimum requirements are set out in the Job Description and Personal Specifications of the post.

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone's throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

• Generous annual leave entitlements


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:


• An exclusive retail discounts portal


• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking


• An employee assistance and counselling service


• Annual leave purchase scheme


• A wide variety of learning and development opportunities


• Flexi-time working


• A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity


• Volunteering scheme


Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it's worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.