Climate17 is excited to be working with a heat network consultancy playing a leading role in the decarbonisation of heat in the UK.You will be responsible for ensuring the operational performance of heat network sites under management, playing a key role between the client and the on-site O&M teams. The role requires a mix of technical experience with heat networks, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to respond proactively to operational issues. You must be comfortable managing contractors and ensuring compliance with site maintenance schedules and budgets. Within your role, you will be allocated within the Asset Management team, and will regularly liaise with Optimisation, Quality Assurance and Delivery teams. It is essential that you have a strong technical understanding of heat networks and the ability to collaborate effectively with both site personnel and contractors. It is expected that you have achieved or will be working towards Chartered Engineer status in your relevant engineering discipline. Job requirementsEssential Qualifications

Technical experience with heat networks, particularly those in operation.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workstreams across multiple sites.
Strong communication skills to liaise between clients, contractors, and internal teams.
Experience with managing site budgets, tracking spend and overseeing contractor compliance with planned maintenance schedules.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other project management tools.

Desirable Qualifications

Technical experience in managing site outages and reactive repair processes.
Ability to analyse site performance data, produce reports, and identify areas for improvement.
Experience with risk management, maintenance and asset management key principles.

Job responsibilitiesYour core activities will include:

Managing maintenance scheduling and ensuring compliance with statutory inspections, such as annual gas checks and heat network regulatory requirements, across multiple sites.
Reviewing O&M evidence provided by contractors to verify that all works are completed correctly and meet the necessary standards for documentation and compliance.
Providing reactive support for site incidents, including remote assistance and follow-up diagnostics to identify and resolve root causes.
Acting as the primary point of contact between O&M contractors and the heat network operators, ensuring timely communication and resolution of any issues.

Collecting, analysing, and reporting site data, including the calculation of site KPIs, and reporting performance updates back to clients.
Overseeing the site budget, approving payments under agreed thresholds, and managing critical spare levels to ensure operational readiness.

As the number of sites managed within the portfolio increases, you will play a key role in scaling the O&M function and ensuring that client expectations are met. There is potential for out-of-hours involvement should critical site issues occur, and you will be expected to support contractors in managing heat supply outages and other key operational challenges. It is expected that as the role expands, you will grow into a leading expert in the operational management of heat networks, ensuring that the systems run effectively and efficiently, and that site performance meets client expectations and regulatory requirements.About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know

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