Head of Heat Optimisation

BUUK Infrastructure; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in London is seeking a candidate to optimise heat networks, requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong data analysis skills. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and report on performance metrics. This role offers flexibility, with a focus on career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Cost of living annual pay review

Pension contributions up to 10%

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Referral payment of £1000

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages and data analysis tools.
• Ability to organize, clean, and interpret large sets of data.
• Experience in analysing energy data.

Responsibilities

• Own the optimisation of all live Metropolitan Heat Networks.
• Create monthly site performance reports.
• Development of data share solution supporting HNTAS requirements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or computer science

Tools

Data analysis tools

Excel

Job description

Purpose of this role

Optimisation of Metropolitan's Heat Networks.

Your key responsibilities are

• Reporting to the Operations Director, you will own the optimisation of all live Metropolitan Heat Networks. Collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders and external industry bodies, including regulatory bodies to periodically review data, create operating efficiency reports and agree tangible actions to improve performance.
• Working with the Engineering and Onboarding teams to ensure all assets report data into a central location.
• Creation of monthly site performance reports.
• Development and implementation of a data share solution that supports upcoming HNTAS requirements.
• Working with the Operations and Engineering teams to agree actions that improve the performance of Metropolitan heat networks.
• Creation and ownership of site-specific improvement trackers.
• Achieving or exceeding network design specification and or future targets set by the regulator.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
• Proficiency in programming languages and data analysis tools.

Experience / Knowledge

• Ability to organize, clean, and interpret large sets of data.
• Conduct statistical and regression analysis to track and identify trends.
• Relevant work experience, which can come from internships, entry-level positions, or related fields.
• Proven experience in analysing energy data and converting that data into a range of dashboard business reports.
• Capable of utilising complex data to create optimisation business plans for heat networks.
• In depth knowledge of heat network design and operating procedures.
• A strong understanding of current and future heat network regulations.
• Experience in a similar role.

Abilities / Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to engage and manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in creating and managing documentation with version control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to simplify, improve, and embed business processes.

Desirable

• Experience working on heat network or district energy projects.
• Familiarity with sustainability, energy efficiency, or low-carbon technologies.
• Experience in identifying risks and opportunities.

Ability to agree, track and report actions and progress

• Skilled at translating technical detail into clear, actionable plans for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on aligning optimisation outcomes to broader business goals.
• Capable of embedding new processes and driving adoption across diverse teams.

Conditions of Employment

You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to handling and processing sensitive customer data.

What can you expect from us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

Recruitment and EEO statement

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.