Service Care Solutions are looking for an Energy Manager to work within the Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue on a 6-month contract.

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Job role/responsibilities:
This role aims to provide proactive project management, integral to GMCA's transformation into a 21st Century model estate.

It focuses on making GMCA a net-zero estate, identifying funding opportunities, reducing carbon emissions, and aligning plans with sustainability objectives through close collaboration with colleagues.

• Coordinate GM Land and Property programs on behalf of the Director and GM Land and Property Board, engaging with GM stakeholders.


• Collaborate with public sector Estates officers in GM to coordinate property programs and project delivery aligned with Land and Property business plan goals.


• Project manage and oversee funding to ensure efficient resource use, supporting partners in securing additional funding.


• Support partner ambitions aligning with GM's key objectives and priorities, working with Estates lead officers.


• Assist in delivering the Public Sector Decarbonisation Program and reducing carbon emissions in the public sector estate.


• Assess organisational needs, develop associated work programs based on risk assessments.


• Incorporate stakeholder input into the work.


• Contribute to GMCA's strategic asset management activities.


• Collaborate within a broader delivery team to implement GMCA plans and activities.


• Plan, lead, and manage complex programs and projects within established frameworks.


• Ensure successful project delivery on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards, using GMCA's project management methodology when applicable.


• Develop and facilitate effective forums and networks involving stakeholders.


• Maintain program control, adapt to changing circumstances, and manage change effectively.


• Manage and implement agreed projects using strong project management practices.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Graduate level qualification in a relevant field / or equivalent substantial experience.


• Project Management qualification, such as APMG, PRINCE 2 Practitioner, or equivalent.


• Understanding of business analysis, process change, and alternative service delivery models.


• Proven experience of successfully managing and delivering a wide range of complex transformation programmes / projects.


• Knowledge and experience of successfully applying programme and project management principles, processes, and procedures.


• Experience of managing successful programme / project teams and working with senior leaders and managers.


• Experience in building effective strategic relationships across a range of stakeholders to persuade, negotiate and influence at all levels.


• Experience of compiling clear and concise technical and non-technical reports and communication materials for a range of political, professional, and lay-person audiences.


• Experience in using a range of project management styles.


• Experience of managing teams and motivating staff and working across organisations to deliver quality outcomes.


• Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and funding strands.


• Experience of production of high-quality reports.


• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962.

Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a £250 referral scheme in place.