Asset Manager

Apex Engineering Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm is seeking an Asset Manager to oversee the development and management of district heating networks. The role requires extensive experience in contract negotiation and financial assessment, with a strong focus on communication and project management. The position offers a salary of £60k-£70k per year along with an attractive benefits package including bonuses, healthcare, and training opportunities. This is a permanent role based in Greater London.

Benefits

Bonus

Electric car lease scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Private healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in contract negotiation and administration for energy infrastructure assets.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in energy operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal contact for stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate on growth strategies for district heating networks.
• Monitor and report on asset performance and risks.
• Prepare and present reports to management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Financial assessment

Technical considerations

Budgeting

Analysis and financial modelling

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Discipline: Asset Management, Engineering

UK Residency Required: Yes

Apply by: 31/01/2026

Min Experience: years

Overview

Due to growth, we are recruiting an Asset Manager for a fast‑growing company that design, build and operate district heating networks. This work serves communities, towns and cities. They work with local authorities, developers, house builders and property owners. Operating for over 10 years, they have a number of offices in the UK and also overseas. Their services include the design, installation, maintenance and management of plant rooms and heat networks on behalf of local authorities and property developers. They are a fast‑growing business aiming to deliver over £1bn of heat network projects in the coming years.

The role of the Asset Manager involves taking a key role in the development, construction, optimisation and growth of heat network assets. Working closely with their internal teams and external stakeholders and customers, the asset manager will negotiate customer connections, oversee performance and produce and communicate regular performance and KPI reports, exploring opportunities to add value.

The compact nature and rapid growth of the business offers significant career development in a friendly environment. This is a permanent position based in London, paying £60k-£70k per annum depending on experience, and includes bonus, electric car lease scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, training and development opportunities. It requires Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Become principal senior point of contact (relationship, escalation) for stakeholders and contracted customers associated with the asset.
• Collaborate with the Development and Connection Teams to identify growth opportunities and develop expansion strategies for the district heating network.
• Ensure delivery and compliance with relevant contracts, efficiently administering contracts with authorities and heat network customers.
• Ensure regulations and industry standards in relation to the assets.
• Monitor, analyse and report on asset performance, risks and potential for growth.
• Identify areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance asset performance.
• Track key metrics and indicators to assess effectiveness of asset management strategies.
• Manage and control financial models and documents to evaluate asset actual and forecast performance against the investment case.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders, offering insights into asset performance, challenges and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a targeted value creation plan for each asset.

Skills & Attributes

• Experience in contract negotiation and administration, commercial and financial assessment, and appreciation of key technical considerations for energy infrastructure assets.
• Experience in financial and management accounting, reporting, cost control, budgeting, analysis and financial modelling.
• Strong understanding and ability to enforce contractual obligations, regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to energy infrastructure assets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and optimise asset performance.
• In‑depth understanding of regulatory requirements, industry best practices and technical aspects of district heating operations.
• Ideally a member of an appropriate institution (e.g. IAM).
• Strong background in district heating systems or related energy infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and in meetings.
• Exceptional organisational, time‑management and planning abilities.
• Ability to engage with clients and all stakeholders, forming effective relationships and gaining their confidence through gravitas.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to understand, influence and drive customer decision‑making processes, guiding them through procurement and governance processes to secure contract approval.
• Experience working with legal, commercial and technical teams to reach agreed contract terms, ensuring contract detail is developed with building trust while closing down issues to achieve contract close.
• Ability to objectively measure and assess and challenge underperformance through KPI measurements and project programmes.
• Self‑driven and results‑oriented, with a relentless focus on achieving project objectives and delivering successful outcomes.
• Fully IT proficient; Word, PowerPoint, Excel and email systems at minimum.

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy, with over 30 years recruitment experience in supplying Construction, Engineering and Commercial staff to the private and public sectors.