Role: Energy Technical Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Grade G - Starting Salary is £36,363 (Level one) rising to £39,152 (Level four)
Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB) will be the contracted base for this role, but the postholder will be expected to be able to travel to other offices including Loxley House (NG2 3NG) and work sites, as needed.
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
Join Nottingham City Council Housing Services as an Energy Technical Officer within our Sustainable Energy Team, helping to deliver programmes that improve homes, reduce energy use and support healthier communities. In this varied role, you’ll oversee contractor performance on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on time and within budget.
You will carry out inspections throughout projects, maintain accurate system records, and work collaboratively with constructor partners, colleagues and residents to keep projects on track and customer focused. You’ll monitor quality and compliance with legislation and council standards, support project planning and contract documentation, and respond promptly to queries, variations and requests.
A key part of the role is building positive relationships with tenants - visiting homes during works, addressing concerns and resolving access or welfare issues with sensitivity and respect. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement by supporting policies, procedures and performance management across Warm Homes and energy programmes.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Experience of supervising or coordinating resources and staff to deliver high-quality services within agreed standards and timelines.
2. Strong knowledge of compliance requirements, including health & safety legislation and relevant construction or housing standards.
3. Proven ability to carry out site inspections, assess work quality, and ensure projects meet required specifications.
4. Experience of working with budgets and an understanding of financial regulations in a project or operational environment.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of working with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
6. Strong organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage project information, support service improvements, and maintain accurate records.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.
You can find the job description for this post here.
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Closing Date: 14th June 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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