Project Manager – Social Housing (Part Time)

Baltimore Consulting; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive consulting firm in the UK seeks a Project Manager for a part-time role focusing on heat network compliance. The position is hybrid, requiring project management expertise in the public sector and energy compliance. Join a collaborative team dedicated to shaping sustainable housing in a high-impact energy transition project. Rate up to £457 per day with an initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, district heating, or public sector energy compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder consultancy projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in governance and board-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a progress tracker and risk log, managing deadlines and escalating risks.
• Act as lead point of contact for external consultants and internal teams.
• Direct the work of a Business Analyst supporting the project.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track actions for project/programme boards.
• Ensure the compliance plan addresses all aspects of the new regulations.

Skills

Experience in housing, district heating, or public sector energy compliance

Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder consultancy projects

Strong organisational and communication skills

Experience in governance and board-level reporting

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Heat Network Compliance

Part-Time (3 Days per week Week) <br>South West – Hybrid<br>6 Months Initially<br>Rate: Up to £457 per day (Inside IR35)

This council are preparing to become an OFGEM-regulated heat supplier under the new Consumer Protection Regulations, rolling out from April 2025. With 3,000 properties across 23 communal heating schemes, they’re seeking a Project Lead to help shape and deliver a detailed compliance plan by late 2025—ensuring full regulatory alignment by April 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact energy transition project within the public sector.

Your Role as Project Manager:

• Maintain a progress tracker and risk log, managing deadlines and escalating risks
• Act as lead point of contact for external consultants and internal teams
• Direct the work of a Business Analyst supporting the project
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track actions for project/programme boards
• Ensure the compliance plan addresses all aspects of the new regulations and adapts to changes
• Identify overlaps with HNTAS and Heat Network Zoning Regulations where relevant

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in housing, district heating, or public sector energy compliance
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder consultancy projects
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience in governance and board-level reporting

This is a high-impact role within a forward-thinking council. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, helping shape their approach to heat network regulation and sustainable housing.

If you’re interested in this opportunity or know someone who may be, please reach out to myself or Nikki Smith on 0117 313 7110 or apply today!

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.