Operations Lead, Heat Networks in London Area

Job description

Climate17 is pleased to be working with a leading independent advisor specialising in heat networks across the UK. This role focuses on operational oversight, technical quality assurance, and driving performance excellence for heat networks in the social housing and housing-provider sector.

Role Overview

As a Technical Heat Network Consultant, you’ll lead the improvement of performance, compliance, and decarbonisation across communal and district heating schemes. You’ll manage site investigations, deliver high-quality technical reports and recommendations, and play a central role in driving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and carbon reduction.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Lead site surveys and investigations in line with CIBSE CP1, including optimisation, decarbonisation, asset reviews, acceptance testing, and metering feasibility.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and residents during site visits, ensuring accurate data capture and compliance with safety standards.

Reporting & Analysis

• Take ownership of the technical quality of reports, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Deliver techno-economic analysis, operational reviews, and performance insights.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

Operational & Compliance

• Oversee operational reports, audits, and tariff-setting reviews.
• Support providers with compliance, regulatory requirements, and governance improvements.
• Recommend measures to strengthen efficiency, resilience, and customer outcomes.

Client & Project Management

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage projects to time and budget, delivering above expectations.
• Represent the consultancy at meetings, industry events, and forums.

Business Development & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to expand and enhance technical services.
• Contribute to proposals, case studies, and thought leadership.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and regulatory changes.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 6+ years’ operational experience in the heat network sector (e.g. Social housing, district-wide heat schemes).
• Proven accountability for technical quality in reports, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Strong technical knowledge of design, optimisation, operation, and decarbonisation.
• Experience across new and existing networks of varied scale, technology, and age.
• Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Qualifications:
• • Level 7 qualification, or
• • Level 11 in an engineering discipline, or
• • Chartered Engineer status.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to present technical insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and commercial capability to identify opportunities for cost, carbon, and performance improvements.
• Effective time and resource management across multiple projects.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a strong commitment to sustainability and community outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to join a purpose-driven consultancy delivering simply better heat networks. You’ll work across technical, operational, and strategic projects, making a lasting impact on cost, carbon, and reliability for housing providers and their customers.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We connect organisations driving decarbonisation and environmental progress with the specialist talent they need to succeed.

Inclusive Application Process

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and support accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments or additional resources to participate, please let us know.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English