Senior Energy Engineer

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Job summary

A leading company in the heat network sector seeks a Senior Energy Engineer to drive decarbonisation initiatives. This role involves planning and executing projects that align with sustainability goals, offering a chance to contribute significantly to the low-carbon energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects.
• Knowledge of heat networks, CHP, HVAC or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of capital projects including system upgrades.
• Define project scopes and assess feasibility.
• Manage relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational

Problem-Solving

Communication

Passion for Low-Carbon Technologies

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Senior Energy Engineer

Heat Networks

London, UK

Our client is a forward-thinking heat network owner and operator, committed to driving the decarbonisation of urban infrastructure. Backed by long-term institutional investors and guided by an experienced leadership team, the company designs, builds, and operates low-carbon heat networks that serve residential, commercial, and public sector customers. With a clear mission to deliver resilient and sustainable heating, they play a vital role in supporting the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

We are now seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to join the team and support the successful delivery of decarbonisation and optimisation initiatives across an existing portfolio of heat networks. This is a technically focused role, where you’ll contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of capital works—ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with long-term sustainability goals. It’s an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to make a meaningful contribution to the low-carbon energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of capital projects including system upgrades, low-carbon transitions, and interconnection works
• Define project scopes, assess feasibility, and collaborate with engineering and asset management teams
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and other delivery partners
• Track progress against programme, cost, and quality metrics, ensuring high standards are maintained
• Contribute to the company’s net-zero strategy by ensuring technical solutions support decarbonisation goals

• Requirements

  • Degree or relevant qualification in engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, energy systems)
  • Experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects—knowledge of heat networks, CHP, HVAC or similar is a plus
  • Confident coordinating contractors, consultants, and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Passion for low-carbon technologies and the transition to sustainable energy

  To find out more, please apply via LinkedIn or email [e-mail]!