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Salary range: £52,194 - £58,461 per annum inclusive of London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time Help Brent to deliver and manage low carbon heat networks Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.
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Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team managing and delivering low carbon heat networks in the borough.

Brent currently operates over 2,000 customer heat connections, with this number expected to grow to more than 4,000 by 2028. Heat networks will play a significant role in helping the council to achieve its net zero ambitions.

The post holder will lead the delivery of the South Kilburn District Heat Network (SKDHN), a flagship scheme supporting the regeneration of South Kilburn and providing affordable, low-carbon heat to up to 3,000 homes.

The post will play a key role in ensuring high standards of project management, stakeholder engagement and service delivery, while embedding sustainability, equality and customer care principles throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable individual with a strong record of managing and delivering complex energy or infrastructure projects, preferably within a local government or regeneration context. You should demonstrate strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing contractor performance, project budgets and risks to ensure successful project delivery.

You will bring, or be prepared to rapidly develop, a good understanding of heat networks, relevant regulations and consumer protection principles.

You will be an effective communicator, confident in working with a wide range of stakeholders including consultants, contractors, residents and senior decision-makers, and will be committed to maintaining high standards of customer care and stakeholder engagement.

Why join us?

We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• hybrid and flexible working options for most roles
• supportive family-friendly policies
• health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities
• learning and development opportunities to support your career
• access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you. How to apply Closing date: Monday, 10 August 2026 (23:59) Interview date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome all applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long term health conditions, diagnosis, and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. View the Job Description here