Technical Assurance Director - Heat Networks

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Climate17 is proud to partner with a leading global property management firm to recruit a Technical Assurance Manager - Heat Networks. This is a unique opportunity to drive the strategy, compliance, and performance of heat networks across a diverse UK property portfolio.

The Role:

You’ll lead the development and execution of a heat network strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, technical effectiveness, and value for clients and occupiers. You’ll work across teams including technical assurance, ESG, IT, and procurement to deliver best-in-class solutions for communal and district heating systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver a UK- wide heat network strategy across commercial and residential portfolios
• Ensure full compliance with evolving regulations (incl. heat metering, billing, and HNTAS)
• Oversee supply chain performance in collaboration with procurement
• Act as the subject matter expert to internal teams and executive leadership
• Support IT in building tools to track compliance and performance
• Drive internal training and client engagement on heat network standards
• Seek and support funding opportunities (e.g., HNES)

Previous Experience:

The successful applicant is likely to display experience in or an aptitude for:

• Setting and delivering complex strategies across multiple teams/competencies
• The technical/operational and regulatory/compliance requirements associated to Heat Networks (district and/or communal)
• Delivering messaging to executive/board level team
• Creative problem solving and the ability to take decisions
• Establishing or managing supply chain and said performance of

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of district and communal heat networks, technical systems (M&E), and CIBSE CP1
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver complex strategies across multi-functional teams
• Deep knowledge of heat network compliance, including metering, billing, and registration
• Confident engaging with executive stakeholders and clients
• Skilled in performance monitoring, auditing, and financial tracking (P&L)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Advanced in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Familiarity with the UK utilities and managing agent landscape ()

Why Join?

Shape the future of sustainable property management with a market leader. This role is ideal for someone passionate about energy systems, compliance, and creating long-term value through innovation.

About Climate17:

We are a purpose-led recruitment firm specialising in Renewable Energy & Sustainability. We’re committed to and and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Apply now and help drive the future of sustainable heat networks.