District Heating Network Lead

Job Description

The Individual

We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced team member who can join our newly formed Climate Change and Energy team and help us reach our net zero ambitions.

The District Heating Network Lead will play an important role in this team and with a suitably qualified background in energy and operational management, will take a lead role in managing and developing our District Heating Network.

In addition to monitoring Network Operator performance, this role will also support the wider team to work with a range of partners to develop and expand the Network. For more information on our current development in Clydebank, please visit https://queens-quay.co.uk/residential-4/.

Applicants should hold an appropriate degree, or equivalent level qualification in a related relevant field as this is an essential requirement of the post.

Our Team

The Climate Change and Energy team sits within the Council's Economic Development Service and benefits from collaborative working across our Regeneration and Business Support teams.

The Climate Change and Energy team is responsible for developing and implementing the Council's Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy, as well as managing and expanding the award winning Queens Quay District Heating Network.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role. If you would like to know more about the role prior to application, we would be happy to arrange an informal chat. Please contact Rachel Moir (Rachel.moir@west-dunbarton.gov.uk) to arrange a suitable time.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/