Solution Design Manager

Veolia Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts and perks

Health and wellbeing resources

Volunteer days

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a Solution Design Manager to spearhead opportunities from concept through to successful project conversion. You will lead the technical strategy to support growth, positioning each development for viability in the evolving energy landscape.

Join a team delivering cutting-edge energy systems and net-zero solutions, with a home-based role and travel to Veolia sites. A Mechanical Engineering degree and experience in energy design are essential, along with strong leadership

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level within Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing energy systems.
• Experience working within the energy industry.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with large‑scale thermal generating plants such as large shell & tube boilers and CHP engines is essential.
• Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables.
• AutoCAD experience.
• UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design cutting-edge energy systems including district heating, heat pumps, CHP, and low‑carbon networks.
• Lead design development for energy projects across all disciplines, directing and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through contract award.
• Conduct energy audits, identify efficiency improvements, and drive net‑zero solutions at client sites.
• Act as Technical Lead on business development, winning proposals through compelling presentations and innovative solutions.
• Develop tender packages, manage approvals, and drive decisions on technical and commercial viability.
• Partner with clients to create resilient, cost effective energy solutions that reduce carbon and operational costs.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and challenge scope, costs, and timelines to deliver competitive advantages.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring robust protection through supply chain and legal frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion innovation, fostering technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

Skills

Energy systems design

Project leadership

Communication

Time management

Client engagement

AutoCAD

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience plus Car Allowance, Annual Bonus and Veolia Benefits (package above £90,000)

Location: Home based with travel to Veolia sites

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. We are seeking a Solution Design Manager to spearhead opportunities from initial concept through to successful project conversion. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading the technical strategy that directly supports our business growth objectives, ensuring that each development opportunity is positioned for maximum impact and viability in the evolving energy landscape.

What we can offer you;

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Design cutting-edge energy systems including district heating, heat pumps, CHP, and low‑carbon networks.
• Lead design development for energy projects across all disciplines, directing and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through contract award.
• Conduct energy audits, identify efficiency improvements, and drive net‑zero solutions at client sites.
• Act as Technical Lead on business development, winning proposals through compelling presentations and innovative solutions.
• Develop tender packages, manage approvals, and drive decisions on technical and commercial viability.
• Partner with clients to create resilient, cost effective energy solutions that reduce carbon and operational costs.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and challenge scope, costs, and timelines to deliver competitive advantages.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring robust protection through supply chain and legal frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion innovation, fostering technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

What we're looking for;

• Educated to degree level within Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing energy systems.
• Experience working within the energy industry.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging constructively with clients.
• Familiarity with large‑scale thermal generating plants such as large shell & tube boilers and CHP engines is essential.
• Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables.
• AutoCAD experience.
• UK Driving Licence.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.