Project Manager - Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Renewable Energy Institute Ltd

Description

Title:
Project Manager (Low Carbon)


Hours:
Full time 5 days per week
Contract: 2 yr fixed term
Stockport / Manchester City Centre – flexible working

As Project Manager (Low Carbon) you will take responsibility for providing embedded project management expertise to GM District Councils in project development and delivery across smart energy generation and storage, heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency to meet the challenge of carbon neutrality by 2038.

Develop and manage the successful delivery of projects and initiatives to the agreed scope and on time, to budget and of the right quality, ensuring that key outcomes and benefits are realised.

# Research, interpret and effectively communicate information on pipeline opportunities/ funding options/ delivery models to help provide the evidence base for effective project delivery.
# Lead on the development of effective tender specifications that deliver high quality outputs for the GM district councils and work with procurement through the tendering exercise, such as market engagement, evaluation, and contract awards.

The successful candidate will be a 'can do' person who thrives in a fast-moving environment of policy, regulation, and innovation and with a constant focus on delivering impact.

Proven project management capability on complex programmes. Ideally involving a range of stakeholders and requiring a technical and commercial bias.
# Experience of all managing programmes through all project stages – from brief development through to construction/ handover that achieve the required outcomes.
# Experience of working with senior management and stakeholders and developing effective partnerships
# Decision making by local government and of public sector procurement is desirable but not mandatory.

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme.

As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing.

Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at Stockport and our Manchester city centre with remote working, typically from home;