Buildings Engineer

This is a 2-year fixed term role with an opportunity to extend subject to funding

Working as a buildings engineer, part of the Net-Zero Hub programme during this exciting chapter in climate action is a fantastic opportunity. We are looking to recruit a motivated and committed individual who will build capacity and capability across local authorities, business and communities to support building decarbonisation.

Working closely with the Department of Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) your primary focus will be on non-domestic buildings and public sector estates developing heat decarbonisation strategies and investment plans.

About the role

You will play a key part in supporting non-domestic building decarbonisation across the North West. Part of the North West Net-Zero Hub programme, you will assist in growing the capacity of the region to act on net-zero. You will lead a team of junior officers as they expand their skills in this growing sector.

The North West Net-Zero Hub Team is a group of project development and energy and environmental sector professionals who lead on some of the most exciting and transformational projects across the North West. The team is based within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority working with partners across the North West.

About the person

• You will have a passion for the net-zero agenda
• You will be an expert in building physics, heating and energy systems as well as energy efficiency and control systems
• You will be experienced in stakeholder engagement or change management

Required skills and knowledge

• You will have a relevant degree or HND/HNC with a minimum of three-years relevant experience
• You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of technical/ building and building services engineering issues and to be able to identify solutions for low carbon transition from evidence-based processes
• You will be an effective communicator presenting work clearly
• You will understand how your work contributes to the wider impact on local people and the economy

What we can offer you

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days as well as bank holidays and the option to buy five additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an all-zone MetroCard worth £1,450 per year plus all-zone off-peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working with role dependent overtime and enhanced pay
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme for you and your family and free counselling services
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to work scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1,000 interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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