District Heating Solution Design Manager

Veolia Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and well-being resources

One paid day to volunteer

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a District Heating Design Manager to lead DHN opportunities from concept through to conversion, driving the technical strategy for growth in the sustainable energy sector.

You will develop innovative, low-carbon district heating and cooling networks, create standardized methods, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant designs and compelling client solutions.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing DHN energy systems.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modelling and energy analysis.
• Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables.
• AutoCAD experience.
• UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive DHN opportunity development from concept to conversion, leading technical strategy for new business growth.
• Develop winning technical proposals and bid strategies, working with pre-construction teams on cost models and risk assessment.
• Design innovative low‑carbon district heating and cooling networks compliant with all standards, regulations, and best practice.
• Create standardised design methods, procedures, and documentation to enhance DHN delivery efficiency.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, integrating mechanical, electrical, process, and civil engineering components seamlessly.
• Act as Technical Lead on client presentations, showcasing capabilities and delivering compelling solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop tender packages, manage approvals, and make critical decisions on project viability.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships, challenge costs and timelines, and manage project risks with robust escalation processes.
• Champion innovation and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical excellence across the DHN team.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Energy analysis

Team leadership

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience, plus Car Allowance, Annual Bonus, Veolia Benefits & Pension (package above £90,000). Location: Home based with travel to Veolia sites.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

As a District Heating Design Manager, you will lead District Heating Network (DHN) opportunities from concept through to project conversion. You will drive the technical strategy for district heating developments, ensuring alignment with our business growth objectives while positioning each DHN project for success in the sustainable energy sector.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive DHN opportunity development from concept to conversion, leading technical strategy for new business growth.
• Develop winning technical proposals and bid strategies, working with pre-construction teams on cost models and risk assessment.
• Design innovative low‑carbon district heating and cooling networks compliant with all standards, regulations, and best practice.
• Create standardised design methods, procedures, and documentation to enhance DHN delivery efficiency.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, integrating mechanical, electrical, process, and civil engineering components seamlessly.
• Act as Technical Lead on client presentations, showcasing capabilities and delivering compelling solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop tender packages, manage approvals, and make critical decisions on project viability.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships, challenge costs and timelines, and manage project risks with robust escalation processes.
• Champion innovation and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical excellence across the DHN team.

What we’re looking for:

• Educated to degree level within Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience working within the energy industry and designing DHN energy systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging constructively with clients.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modelling and energy analysis.
• Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables.
• AutoCAD experience.
• UK Driving Licence.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do?

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.