District Heating Project Development Manager

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

Location: Home based with travel to Veolia sites across the UK

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.

As a District Heating Project Development Manager, you will lead District Heating Network (DHN) opportunities from concept through to project conversion. You will drive the technical strategy for district heating developments, ensuring alignment with our business growth objectives while positioning each DHN project for success in the sustainable energy sector.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of district heating infrastructure while building robust delivery mechanisms for these critical decarbonisation projects.

• 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

• Guide projects through pre‑qualification to construction handover, ensuring robust technical solutions
• Present technical solutions to clients, showcasing capabilities and addressing specific design challenges
• Prepare comprehensive tender packages and manage internal approval processes
• Assess technical/commercial viability of opportunities through Go/No
  
  Go process
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to develop competitive technical solutions
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring appropriate risk allocation with partners
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering innovation and excellence in engineering

• Educated to degree level within Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working within the energy industry and designing DHN energy systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging constructively with clients
• Proficiency in hydraulic modelling and energy analysis
• 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 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.