Project Development Manager - District Heating

Astute People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Biomass company in London is seeking a Project Development Manager to evaluate project leads and conduct feasibility studies for heat networks. You will work closely with stakeholders, prepare project proposals, and monitor market trends. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering Degree and experience in energy infrastructure. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 and a benefits package including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private Medical insurance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years' experience in heat networks, energy infrastructure or a related field.
• Technical and commercial experience in energy infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with the full project lifecycle, from feasibility to execution.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project leads ensuring technical and commercial viability.
• Conduct heat network feasibility studies, including heat demand analysis.
• Prepare clear and concise project proposals, bids, and grant applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

High proficiency in Excel

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is with a leading Biomass company to recruit a Project Development Manager working hybrid from the London office.

The Project Development Manager role comes with salary of up to £70,000 + private medical + benefits. If you're a Project Development Manager with experience in district heating or similar industry and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Project Development you will:

• Evaluate project leads from business development, ensuring technical and commercial viability.
• Interpret and assess contractual, technical, legal, and regulatory information to identify risks and opportunities.
• Conduct heat network feasibility studies, including heat demand analysis, energy centre design, and stakeholder engagement.
• Use GIS software to map and optimise heat network layouts.
• Develop and refine techno-economic models to assess commercial viability, requiring high proficiency in Excel.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, consultants, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare clear and concise project proposals, bids, and grant applications.
• Work closely with estimating and operations teams to ensure alignment between project costs and objectives.
• Monitor energy market trends, regulatory updates, and policy developments impacting heat networks.
• Support procurement, contract negotiations, and funding applications for new and existing heat network projects.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• An Engineering Degree with a strong academic performance
• 2 - 5 years' experience in heat networks, energy infrastructure or a related field
• Technical and commercial experience in energy infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to GIS software for spatial analysis and network planning.
• Familiarity with the full project lifecycle, from feasibility to execution.

Personal skills

The Project Development Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Strong analytical skills, with experience in commercial and economic modelling
• A proven ability to adapt and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency in Excel

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary of up to £70,000
• Benefits package including Private Medical insurance and hybrid working
• Opportunity to work for a leading district heating company

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful