Project Engineer - District Heating - Remote/Midlands

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy company is seeking a skilled Project Engineer for district heating projects. This remote role covers various aspects from design to delivery, requiring a strong technical background in network design and excellent stakeholder management. Join a dedicated team working on impactful, long-term projects with a competitive salary up to £60K depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skillset in project delivery and district heating.
• Experience in managing stakeholders across projects.
• Comfortable in a small team on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Directors in planning and delivery of heating schemes.
• Manage technical aspects of network design and contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors for smooth delivery.
• Contribute from design phase to financial close.
• Assist in development of energy centres and network designs.

Skills

District heating expertise

Network design experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer – District Heating / Energy Infrastructure – Remote/Midlands. I’m working with a fast-growing renewable energy developer delivering city-scale low-carbon heat networks valued at over £750M. The company is rapidly expanding, building a strong reputation in sustainable energy infrastructure, and creating exciting opportunities for talented engineers. Their projects focus on delivering innovative, low-carbon solutions that make a real difference to communities and cities. As part of their growth, they’re looking to bring in a skilled Project Engineer to support one of their major city schemes, working closely with the Project Director.

This is a fantastic chance to join a highly skilled technical delivery team and contribute to long-term, high-value projects from early-stage design through to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Directors in the planning, coordination, and delivery of district heating schemes
• Manage technical aspects of district heating network design, pre-construction planning, and contracts
• Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors, and customers to ensure smooth project delivery
• Contribute to projects from early-stage concept and design through to financial close and investment
• Assist in the development and coordination of energy centres, network designs, and customer engagement
• Remote/Midlands-based role with regular site visits and salary up to £60K (DOE)

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a strong technical skillset with experience in district heating, network design, and pre-construction project delivery.
• Experience in stakeholder management is highly valuable, as the role involves working closely with multiple project stakeholders to align on design, compliance, and operational objectives.
• Candidates should be comfortable working within a small, dedicated team and supporting large-scale, long-term projects.
• For a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.