Project Manager 5277429

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager to develop a compliance plan in the housing and district heating sectors. This part-time role in Bristol requires experience in regulatory consultancy and strong project management skills. The position offers a hybrid working model with anticipated duration of 5-6 months. Applicants should have an understanding of UK heat network regulations and previous project management experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing and district heating sectors.
• Strong skills in regulatory consultancy.
• Clear strategic guidance delivery.
• Ability to prepare agendas and minutes.

Responsibilities

• Review existing policies and operational structures.
• Develop a compliance plan for Consumer Protection Regulations.
• Identify gaps in current practices.
• Manage deadlines and escalate risks.

Skills

Regulatory consultancy

Collaboration with public sector

Project management

Agenda preparation

Risk tracking

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager

Ref: Bristol 5277429

Pay rate: £356.29 per day PAYE

Role length: Anticipated 5 - 6 months

Working arrangements: Hybrid - expected on day one to collect laptop and receive induction and then office attendance as and when required by the service and project

Working hours: Part time role - 3 days per week, with worked days to be agreed

The role

The Council owns and manages approximately 28,000 social housing properties, with around 3,000 of these connected to communal heating systems. These systems span 23 schemes across 60–70 residential blocks.

With the phased introduction of the new Consumer Protection Regulations from April 2025, the Council is set to become an OFGEM regulated heat supplier. To prepare for this, we are seeking experienced consultancy support to develop a comprehensive compliance plan by the end of 2025. This plan will ensure the Council meets full regulatory compliance by April 2026.

In order to carry out this role, you will need experience in housing and district heating sectors with expertise in UK heat network regulations, OFGEM requirements, and consumer protection, combined with strong skills in regulatory consultancy, collaborative public sector work, strategic guidance, project management, and administrative tasks like agenda preparation and risk tracking.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough review of the Council’s existing policies, processes, and operational structures relating to communal heat supply
• Identify gaps in current practices and provide clear, actionable recommendations for achieving full compliance with the Consumer Protection Regulations
• Develop a detailed compliance plan that accounts for updates or phased elements of the Regulations between now and April 2026, including, where relevant, overlapping compliance requirements arising from the forthcoming Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) and Heat Network Zoning Regulations; note that the primary focus is the Consumer Protection Regulations
• Make recommendations for necessary policy, process, and structural changes
• Maintain a progress tracker and risk log for the project, managing deadlines and escalating risks as needed
• Be the lead point of contact for external consultants, managing flow of work between external consultants and internal teams
• Direct the work of a Business Analyst
• Prepare agendas and take minutes/actions for project/programme boards

What the client is looking for

• Previous project manager experience
• Previous work related to Housing and/or the District Heating Sector
• Proven track record of regulatory consultancy in the energy, housing, or public sectors
• Strong understanding of UK heat network regulations, particularly new Consumer Protection Regulations
• Knowledge of OFGEM requirements, Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme and Heat Network Zoning
• Ability to work collaboratively with public sector organisations and deliver clear, strategic guidance
• Experience of preparing agendas and minute taking
• Previous experience of maintaining a progress tracker and risk log for the project, managing deadlines and escalating risks

How to Apply

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• Submit your CV in Word format.
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Job Ref: Bristol 5277429

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