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Project Manager - Building Retrofit

Are you looking for a role where your skills can help accelerate the West Midlands towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future?

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is leading the way through Energy Capital’s Net Zero Homes and Communities programme, supporting delivery of innovative, practical projects that will help decarbonise homes and neighbourhoods across our region.

We are delivering a number of high-profile initiatives – including the Local Net Zero Accelerator (LNZA), the Net Zero Neighbourhoods programme, and the Buildings Retrofit Pilot. Together, these programmes are testing and scaling the solutions needed to reach net zero at pace.

In this role, you’ll provide project management and leadership from the early stages of project design through to implementation, delivery and close. You’ll help turn ambition into action, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and monitoring and advising on Quality Assurance to a high standard, working collaboratively with local authorities, contractors, and other partners.

Please note this role is being offered a fixed-term contract until 30th September 2028.

What you will be doing.

Provide project management leadership for agreed initiatives, with a particular focus on the Building Retrofit Pilot programme. 
Develop, implement, and maintain robust project processes and systems, ensuring project goals and objectives are met and documented effectively. 
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and costs throughout the project lifecycle. 
Foster a positive and productive working environment, adhering to all relevant policies and procedures. 
Collaborate with WMCA Assurance to support projects through internal frameworks and change management processes. 
Provide support to the directorate by engaging with legal, procurement, and financial experts. 
Ensure all project documentation is properly stored and accessible. 
Analyse project performance data and identify any potential issues or areas for improvement. 
Work closely with stakeholders and the internal team to prepare accurate project reports that contribute to wider reporting requirements. 
Build strong relationships with strategic partners, delivery partners, and key stakeholders, promoting project delivery through collaboration and best practices. 
Manage relationships with local authorities and external contractors to ensure timely and on-budget project delivery. 
Monitor progress across multiple stakeholder programmes including on-site meetings and collaboration with local authority and housing association teams. 
Develop a strong understanding of housing and public buildings retrofit, encompassing the customer journey, performance evaluation, and current and future retrofit standards. 
Provide comprehensive meeting support for boards, groups, and forums established to support project development and implementation. 
Manage the Quality Assurance process from implementation to handover, ensuring quality and compliance
Supporting stakeholders through the WMCA Managed support team
Champion Energy Capital and the WMCA by acting as an external advocate and representative at stakeholder meetings. 
Manage project-related communications and marketing activities, including drafting content for webpages and events.

What's essential.

A proven track record of managing and coordinating projects related to energy or net zero. 
A collaborative spirit, adept at working effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals. 
Strong project and programme management expertise, encompassing systems and process development, appraisal, implementation, and quality delivery. 
A clear understanding of programme/project management and reporting processes, including stakeholder management, information management, risk and issues management, monitoring and control, change management, and financial monitoring. 
The ability to thrive in an environment where project deliverables and processes may evolve, and a willingness to champion new approaches and change management. 
Knowledge of building retrofit, and local net zero projects is a plus. 
A Project Management Qualification (APM/RICS/CIOB)

Location.

The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

How to apply.

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Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

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Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more)
EV car benefit scheme
Ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
Discounted gym membership, will writing and mortgage advice.
An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

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