Technical Officer (Energy Efficiency)

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Technical Officer – Energy Efficiency Team

£38,949 to £42,500 inclusive annual salary plus generous local government pension

Permanent

Full time (37 hours per week)

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

P2434

About the role

Join us in making a real difference to the energy efficiency of homes across our district. We’re looking for someone with a passion for sustainability to become a key member of our Housing Asset Management team, helping to raise housing standards and drive forward meaningful environmental improvements.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be providing technical support for the specialist team, responding to customer enquiries with professionalism and care and ensure we provide excellent service at every step.

You’ll also play an important part in planning and managing contractor work—preparing orders, overseeing schedules, and ensuring energy‑efficiency improvements in council homes meet our commitments to quality, safety and sustainability. Regular on‑site inspections will give you hands‑on involvement in checking progress, maintaining high standards, and ensuring compliance.

About you

Previous experience in working in Asset Management or with a degree (or equivalent qualification) in construction or surveying is required for this role. A solid understanding of relevant regulations, building safety legislation, energy efficiency and compliance requirements within social housing is essential, along with some experience in liaising contractors and monitoring works.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and customer service skills, combined with the ability to analyse data and produce clear, accurate reports. You will also need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle to conduct site visits.

Join us in making St Albans City and District carbon neutral by 2030, guided by our Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, we put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

• Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Smith, Senior Building Surveyor Energy Efficiency team on Tel: 07931518005

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 11th May 2026

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 18th May 2026

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.