About the job
Salary: £38,626 to £41,511 per annum.
Working pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week. Flexible working and condensed hours options considered e.g. 9 day fortnight.
Contract: Permanent.
Location: County Hall, Chichester. You will also have the opportunity to work from home, depending on the service needs.
Employer Pension Contribution: 19.70% this alters per annum on the 1 April each year.
Annual leave: 27 days holiday + Bank holidays = 35 days.
Are you a highly motivated individual? We need you!
As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in driving projects from concept to completion, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring our projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
1. Supporting the development of a range of energy projects in the capital programme from early feasibility through to completion
2. Assisting with the planning and budgeting for the ongoing asset management programme for all energy assets.
3. Providing project management guidance and advice to clients and project teams, helping them navigate complex projects and processes.
4. Conducting research, analysing data, and making informed decisions to drive project success.
5. Embedding a safety-first culture, upholding health and safety regulations, and promoting best practices across the team.
6. Motivating and mentoring colleagues, sharing your expertise, and contributing to the growth and development of our high-performing team.
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact on our energy capital projects while collaborating with a talented and dedicated team that shares your passion for delivering exceptional results.
What we need from you:
7. Capability of planning and managing a pipeline of projects lasting over a year, from initial feasibility to full design and implementation.
8. Project management skills.
9. Analytical skills.
10. Your communication skills help you build relationships with stakeholders, enabling you to inform and influence their decisions in line with County Council objectives.
11. Problem-solving skills to anticipate and resolve issues before they arise, make sound pragmatic decisions concerning risk management.
12. Experience demonstrating application of specialist knowledge in a relevant setting (such as local government or energy infrastructure).
13. You have used your financial numeracy skills to successfully manage project budgets.
14. You have supervised the contribution of others to your project, managing the quality and meeting deadlines.
Desirable attributes
15. Hold a Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince 2).
16. A degree-level qualification or above in a renewable energy- related qualification
Reward and benefits
In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:
17. A competitive salary.
18. 27 days annual leave + bank holidays.
19. A generous pension scheme.
20. Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
21. A strong supportive management team.
22. A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000. Including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more.
23. Free access to employee assistance programmes.
24. Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
25. Car benefit scheme.
26. A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our page.