Lead the origination and securing of major building connections to a fast-growing UK heat network platform, helping decarbonise towns and cities across residential, commercial and public-sector estates. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will influence decisions that determine how whole communities are heated for decades.
A highly strategic role combining business development, project management and commercial deal-making. Success is measured not by short sales cycles but by building long-term relationships, influencing senior decision makers and guiding customers from early concept to contracted connection, working alongside technical, commercial and delivery specialists.
Role responsibilities and requirements
- Identify and prioritise target buildings, estates and regeneration areas, across new developments and existing buildings
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders including developers, building owners, local authorities and public sector bodies
- Position heat networks as the preferred long-term heating solution
- Agree heads of terms and support negotiation of long-form Connection and Supply Agreements, structuring deals that balance affordability, viability and network growth
- Present opportunities and risks to internal governance and investment forums
- Act as a trusted local market leader, creating champions through events and roundtables
- Work closely with project development, investment, legal, delivery and operations teams
- Maintain a probability weighted pipeline and feed market intelligence into expansion strategy
Key skills and qualities needed
- Proven track record of building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial acumen, able to quickly grasp technical, legal and financial concepts
- Experience in project-based, start-up or fast-growth environments
- Entrepreneurial problem solver, comfortable with complexity and ambiguity
- High emotional intelligence, collaborative and low ego
- Ideally from infrastructure, energy, utilities, property or major projects, with knowledge of district heating or regulated infrastructure
- Experience developing complex commercial propositions or long-term agreements, ideally with developers, local authorities or estate owners
- Consulting, law, finance, technology or STEM backgrounds particularly welcome
Further information
A rare chance to join a young, fast-growing energy transition business with significant investment backing and ambitious plans to scale heat network investment by 2030. You will own high-value, strategic opportunities from day one and help shape some of the UK's most significant decarbonisation projects.
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Senior Development Manager - Heat Networks in London employer: EQ Search
At EQ Search, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects in the vibrant commercial real estate sector. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer competitive benefits and a supportive atmosphere that empowers our team to excel in energy management and building optimisation.
