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.
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 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;
* 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.
What we're looking for;
* 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 modeling and energy analysis.
* Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables.
* AutoCAD experience.
* UK Driving Licence.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
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
Salary description
£75000.00 - £75000.00 per year