Project Development Manager

Clearwater People Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Development Manager for a full-time, permanent role. The candidate will assess and develop potential heat network projects, requiring strong Excel skills and a relevant engineering background. The position involves planning, risk assessment, and collaboration with design teams. Familiarity with heat networks is advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with heat networks is a plus, but not required.
• Understanding of energy project development processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess tender information for potential heat network projects.
• Conduct high level heat mapping and master planning.
• Liaise with designers regarding heat generation options.

Skills

High proficiency in Excel

Understanding of energy infrastructure development

Awareness of UK engineering regulations

Education

Formal qualifications in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Development Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Project Development Manager will contribute to a range of pre-contract project development activities required to move a potential project lead identified by the business development team through to a technically and commercially viable project and eventually to contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Assess tender information including design, programme/delivery requirements, performance requirements, key constraints, proposed contracts (in conjunction with legal counsel) and commercial considerations with a view to ascertain key risks and opportunities for potential heat network projects so they can be eliminated or incorporated into a project proposal
• High level heat mapping and master planning of heat network schemes
• Optioneering around potential heat generation options and technologies, liaising with designers and specialist equipment suppliers as required
• Contribution to technoeconomic modelling of schemes to ascertain commercial viability.
• The role will require extensive use of ESCO commercial models in excel format, so high proficiency in excel is a must.
• Development of high level programmes and risk registers
• Assessing potential opportunities for Heat Network Schemes including demand, future growth, types of connections in a certain location, low carbon heat sources, potential cost of heat

Skills / Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in engineering / or a related discipline to degree level or equivalent.
• Familiarity with heat networks would be advantageous but candidates from other energy related backgrounds will be considered
• Understanding of the steps in how energy infrastructure projects are developed and delivered (feasibility, pricing, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, customer services etc.)
• An awareness of key drivers of the decarbonisation of UK heat supply
• Understanding and awareness of UK engineering and construction regulations and standards, including CDM would be a plus. Please apply as directed