Heat Network Growth & Development Lead

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client in East London is seeking a Densification Manager (Project Development) to identify and secure new connections to existing heat networks, supporting regional growth and decarbonisation.

You will coordinate internal teams to advance opportunities from feasibility to financial close, ensuring technically feasible and commercially viable solutions align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project development, project management, business development, and contract negotiation within energy, utilities, infrastructure or property development sectors.
• Strong understanding of heat networks, decarbonisation projects, and energy solutions.
• Experience managing grant funding applications and securing financial incentives.
• Ability to identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout project lifecycles.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in contract structuring and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and convert new customer connections to existing heat networks in line with business targets.
• Manage opportunities from initial engagement through financial close and handover.
• Coordinate internal teams to develop technically feasible, commercially viable delivery solutions.
• Lead proposals and govern opportunities through internal governance.

Job description

The Client in East London is seeking a Densification Manager (Project Development) to identify and secure new connections to existing heat networks, supporting regional growth and decarbonisation.

You will coordinate internal teams to advance opportunities from feasibility to financial close, ensuring technically feasible and commercially viable solutions align with business objectives.