Technical Assurance Director - Heat Networks

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Assurance Director to lead the strategy for heat networks across a diverse property portfolio in the UK. This pivotal role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing supply chain performance, and engaging with executive stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions for communal and district heating systems. If you are passionate about energy systems and compliance, and want to shape the future of sustainable property management, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a purpose-led firm committed to diversity and inclusion in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex strategies across multiple teams.
• Deep knowledge of heat network compliance and technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a national heat network strategy.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and oversee supply chain performance.

Skills

Strategic Development

Regulatory Compliance

Creative Problem Solving

Performance Monitoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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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 national 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 (preferred)

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 diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

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