Location
Home based with travel to Veolia sites, 210 Pentonville Road

Hours
Full Time

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

About the Role
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 Design 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.

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 day’s 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;
- Drive DHN opportunity development from concept to conversion, leading technical strategy for new business growth
- Develop winning technical proposals and bid strategies, working with pre-construction teams on cost models and risk assessment
- Design innovative low-carbon district heating and cooling networks compliant with all standards, regulations, and best practice
- Create standardised design methods, procedures, and documentation to enhance DHN delivery efficiency
- Lead multidisciplinary teams, integrating mechanical, electrical, process, and civil engineering components seamlessly
- Act as Technical Lead on client presentations, showcasing capabilities and delivering compelling solutions to complex challenges
- Develop tender packages, manage approvals, and make critical decisions on project viability
- Build strategic supplier partnerships, challenge costs and timelines, and manage project risks with robust escalation processes
- Champion innovation and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical excellence across the DHN team

Experience
Experience working within the energy industry and designing District Heating Network (DHN) energy systems. Proficiency in hydraulic modeling and energy analysis. Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables. AutoCAD experience.

About you
Strong organisational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging constructively with clients. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects effectively.

Qualifications
Educated to degree level within Mechanical Engineering. UK Driving Licence.