JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Carbon Reduction Project Manager
and contractors. ï Meet all relevant statutory requirements, for ex- ample CDM regulations and follow University procedures. ï Provide confident and clear leadership for their projects and take ownership for driving pro- gress and results. ï Be responsible for project management cost control. Being responsible for working within the defined budget and providing cost reports when required. Carbon Management The post holder will possess knowledge and en- thusiasm for carbon reduction and climate action, as a valued member of the Sustainability team. In addition, they will possess knowledge and skills in carbon emissions calculation and the development of business cases based on carbon/energy savings. They will use applied experience of delivering car- bon reduction projects within a complex organisa- tion to inform the effective delivery of UoL carbon reduction projects. They will embody sustainability principles when de- livering projects and when engaging with all stake- holders (internal and external). Stakeholder Management The delivery of carbon reduction projects will involve working with a wide range of stakeholders within the University (as well as some external stakehold- ers). Working with a complex organisation such as a University requires effective communication and stakeholder management skills. The post holder will be required to build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners in order to ef- fectively deliver projects. The delivery of some carbon reduction projects will require changes to ways of working and/or to spac- es on campus. The Carbon Reduction Project Man- ager must be able to facilitate change and engage with stakeholders (staff/students/external parties and contractors) to ensure buy-in and cooperation. Data Analysis As the University embarks on the delivery of the 2022-2030 Carbon Management Plan, innovative technology may be used as part of the systemat- ic delivery of carbon reduction works. The evalua- tion of existing and newly delivered projects will be essential for continual improvement and ensuring that future measures and technology are effective in their aims and appropriate for UoL business op- erations. Following the delivery of carbon reduction projects,
the post holder will be required to work closely with the Energy Manager to gather appropriate energy data and evaluate the success of each measure. This will form part of a post completion evaluation and determine whether measures can be rolled out more widely across the UoL Estate. The post holder will possess strong data analysis skills and the ability to translate complex messages into easily comprehendible reports for the Estates Senior Leadership Team. Data analysis and learning from Minor Works will also be used to inform design specifications for Major New Build Capital Works and refurbishments. The post holder will act as an advisor, where appro- priate, to communicate lessons learnt. Communication & Reporting The post holder will possess strong inter-personal communications skills and use them to ensure that all stakeholders, client groups and external parties are consulted with as necessary to arrange and fa- cilitate the delivery of works. They will work with the Sustainability and Energy Managers to produce and provide detailed regular project reports to the Minor Projects Board and Es- tates Senior Leadership Team detailing the status of progress, costs and quality standards as measured against agreed objectives. They will be a confident communicator which will involve chairing project meetings, taking an active role in the delivery and communication of the Car- bon Management Plan. Finally, they will be confident in the area of conflict and issues resolution and engender a collaborative approach across all teams. Demonstrate excellent customer service in dealing with all internal and external stakeholders, including; Projects Team, Maintenance Team, ICT Department, Space Team and the Estates Business Support Team, as well as building users for each project. In addition to the above, undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.
Using existing (and developing) knowledge of en- ergy efficiency measures (including building fabric and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering solu- tions) the Carbon Reduction Project Manager will write project specifications, engage and appoint consultants, and project manage through to deliv- ery. Post completion, the post holder will be able to gather data and work with the Energy Manager to evaluate success in terms of energy efficiency outcomes. Post Delivery Evaluation will be used to inform future projects. The post holder will be responsible for deliver- ing minor construction projects, from inception to completion and operation, utilising the Universi- tyís Project Management Procedures including the management of the complete procurement and construction process throughout all phases of de- velopment. Additional responsibilities include: ï Leading multi-disciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders to facilitate change management and conflict resolution. ï Working collaboratively with the Sustainability Manager and Energy Manager to make business cases for investment. ï Provide technical expertise to inform the deliv- ery of energy efficiency projects. ï Reporting monthly progress on projects to the Minor Projects Board. ï Supporting colleagues in the Projects Team by contributing to standards and specifications of capital projects, as a valued member of design teams. The Carbon Reduction Project Manager will work collaboratively with Estates Colleagues (particularly those in Projects and Maintenance) to ensure pro- jects are aligned with Estates Strategic Priorities and to ensure an effective handover to Maintenance teams. They will be responsible for obtaining all necessary internal and external approvals and gain full sign off for projects, with the support of the Sustainability Manager. They will stablish and lead multi-disciplinary project teams where needed and establishing good work- ing relationships and enabling the team to collec- tively meet pre-agreed project targets and will; ï Manage the Procurement, commissioning and service provision of consultant support services KEY RESPONSIBILTIES Project Management
DEPARTMENT
Estates
LOCATION
Brayford Campus
GRADE
7
REPORTS TO
Sustainability Manager
CONTEXT The University of Lincoln (UoL) is a high-achieving centre of academic excellence which has been rec- ognised nationally and internationally. It is an am- bitious, fast-paced dynamic organisation with mul- tiple stakeholders which strives always to improve the staff and student experience and engagement with the wider Lincoln community. The University takes its responsibility as a sustain- able organisation seriously and has committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 60% by 2030, against a baseline of 2009/10. Weíve also set a tar- get to be Net Zero by 2040. In order to meet these challenging targets, the Uni- versity will need to plan and deliver a series of tar- geted carbon reduction projects. The University has a substantial Capital Plan, which entails the completion of a number of major projects (both new build and refurbishment) together with a host of minor capital and revenue projects. Carbon reduction aims and specifications must be integrat- ed within the delivery of these works in order to en- sure a downward trajectory of carbon emissions to 2030 and beyond. JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the Carbon Reduction Project Man- agerís role, is to develop and project manage the delivery of carbon reduction projects at the Univer- sity of Lincoln. This post holder will be a vital and central component of the Universityís Carbon Man- agement Plan and essential in our ability to meet ambitious carbon reduction targets. Examples of carbon management projects are as follows (but not limited to): ï Renewable energy solutions, such as Solar PV. ï Decarbonisation of heat at our Riseholme Cam- pus, converting the current oil-based heating system to electric based solutions. ï Energy efficiency projects, via fabric improve- ments such as insulation. ï ICT-related energy efficiency projects, e.g. working with ICT colleagues to reduce energy consumed in server rooms. ï Supporting the improvement of Building Man- agement System upgrades and smart building controls.
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