Professional Trainee – Energy & Decarbonisation, Street PKC

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Professional Trainee - Energy & Decarbonisation (Fixed Term for 2 Years) - PKC
14333
£25,337 - £27,010
2 High Street, Perth

The Professional Trainee appointed will be positioned within the Energy & Decarbonisation Team, supporting the energy management and de-carbonisation of PKC non-domestic estate.

This post will allow you to gain knowledge and experience through work-based learning, combined with academic qualifications.

If successful in becoming a Professional Trainee, you will be enrolled on a suitable HN Course, dependant on qualifications and experience on entry.

The role is varied, and you could be working on new build projects and/or refurbishment of existing properties such as schools, libraries, leisure centres, Council houses and all other public buildings.

Key parts of the role will be the requirement to contribute to future energy savings and climate change targets, supporting the team to manage energy contracts, providing project reports, supporting financial monitoring and leading on energy engagement.

To aid in this process the successful candidate will have the opportunity to use computer aided design packages and Microsoft systems such as IES-VE, AutoCAD, REVIT, Siemens Desigo, Systemlink Energy management software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Power BI.

The above noted software packages are used heavily in the Energy and Building Services industry and by further education providers. The use of these computer packages in conjunction with Microsoft packages will form a key part of the integrated training programme within the working and academic environment.

This integrated approach makes it much easier for the subjects studied by you to be directly related to the duties you will undertake within the workplace. In addition to the academic elements of the training programme you will have to undertake project management of small sized energy efficiency, energy management projects.

This will allow you to gain valuable skills in all aspects of this field, including, contract administration, financial, energy and health & safety management. All of which form part of the academic course content of the specific HN course. After the two-year period as Professional Trainee, you will have completed a HN qualification which shall be associated to workload within your role.

Applications should be submitted via My Job Scotland , in accordance with the instructions set out in the job advert.

Shortlisting and interviews will be based on the criteria detailed in the advert text and the attached job profile.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

It is expected that the successful post holder will be/have;

• A strong desire to learn and work in the energy and construction sector.
• Educated to a minimum of National 5 (N5) level or equivalent in core subjects including Math’s, English and either Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science.
• Computer literate with IT skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience of using computer databases
• The ability and willingness to participate in a structured training programme
• Able to identify problems and offers solutions
• Able to take the initiative to help customers and colleague
• A good team player who understands the need to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners
• Willing to undertake a HN qualification course relevant to the role.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as…