District Heating Consultant / Senior Consultant in City of London

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We are looking for a heat network and/or energy decarbonisation specialist to join our growing team in the UK and work with leading specialists throughout Europe. This role will be responsible for providing technical and project management expertise, in support of the growth of Energy Transition and District Heating Advisory Services; within our wider Sustainability Advisory Team. At a high level this will include key responsibilities and accountabilities to initially support (and in some cases, soon lead) on the technical delivery of high-priority projects, manage and develop existing client relationships, support work winning and key pursuits, and assist in marketing and growth activities.

Arcadis has worked on some of the world’s leading heat network projects and energy masterplanning/transformation schemes, including supporting the Government’s heat network ‘advanced zoning programme’, and helping a number of Airports, Hospitals and wider public/private sector clients with heat network feasibility, development and project management activities.

• Support (and in some cases, lead) projects and provide technical input on multi-discipline projects led by others, specifically in relation to heat networks but also involving wider urban energy transition technical activities.
• Undertake district heating and energy master planning assessment; including heat and electricity consumption mapping, energy and hydraulic modelling, energy demand and supply assessments, and techno-economic analysis.
• Use or understanding relevant software such as for hydraulic modelling, energy modelling and pipe sizing and GIS for energy mapping.
• Knowledge of technical district heating design including Heat networks: Code of Practice for the UK (CP1), and the forthcoming Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme Requirements.
• Undertake heat demand assessment including heat mapping, integrating public data sets, stakeholder engagement and reviewing on-site plant technical requirements.
• Support district heating feasibility studies.
• Undertake energy plant sizing and energy centre sizing and design.
• Technical design of district heating networks and energy centres (up to RIBA Stage 2 / Detailed Project Development).
• Knowledge and delivery of DESNZ (HNDU) district heating projects at various stages from heat Masterplanning to detailed feasibility.
• Support commercial delivery and funding including ESCo arrangements.
• Assessment of heat supply sources such as air, ground, water and sewer heat pumps, mine water, geothermal heat, waste heat and hydrogen.
• Understanding of energy masterplanning process and energy statements for planning.

Working alongside the District Heating Lead and Senior Consultants, the Consultant will be responsible for supporting development of district heating and wider energy decarbonisation advisory services, which sit within the Energy Transition Technical Services Line. You will be required to:

• Provide strategic guidance for growth of District Heating and energy transition technical and commercial services.
• Build on existing client relationships (internal and external clients) to help develop, shape and influence Client thinking and exceed client expectations.
• Develop technical solutions and support pursuits/tenders to develop winning bids.
• Undertake thought awareness raising/leadership activities to promote individual and team visibility to the market.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience working on district heating schemes and HNDU/AZP/PSDS funded projects.
• Strong engineering/technical background, with work experience in the energy sector.
• Data and statistical analysis expertise.
• An understanding of district heating energy centre and network operation, relating to performance and energy assessments.
• Experience of models and tools used in the industry, particularly; energy and techno-economic modelling, and hydraulic modelling.
• Project and/or grant funding management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of heat network regulatory landscape in the UK.
• High-proficiency written communication and verbal presentation skills.
• Experience working independently and proactively to deliver work of an exceptional standard.

Valuable:

• Experience in procurement and commercial activities, especially developing tender specifications/technical requirements and procuring contractors.
• Knowledge and understanding of the energy market, electricity networks, distributed/urban energy systems and renewable energy technologies.
• Highly proficient written communication and verbal presentation skills.
• Experience of interacting with clients and involvement with business development including the development of business cases, define scopes, plan, and delivery of energy projects.
• Chartership or Working towards Chartership.

Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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