Heat Networks Project Manager

A public sector organisation based in Brent, London is seeking a Heat Networks Project Manager to take day‑to‑day responsibility for the delivery of the South Kilburn District Heat Network, a major regeneration and decarbonisation project supplying affordable, low‑carbon heat to up to 3,000 homes.

This is a hands‑on project delivery role, ideal for someone with strong local authority or public‑sector capital project experience who is comfortable operating in a politically sensitive, resident‑facing environment

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You will work closely with the Heat Network Strategy Manager, contractors, consultants, internal teams, elected members and residents to ensure the scheme is delivered on time, on budget and in line with governance and funding requirement

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This is an initial 6-month contract position based in Brent, London, with hybrid working available (2 days per week in the office) and an hourly rate of £38 per hour via an Umbrella company inside IR35 (PAYE rates also availabl

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Key Responsibili

• tiesDay‑to‑day management of the South Kilburn District Heat Network pro
• jectCoordinating delivery across contractors, consultants and internal stakehol
• dersManaging project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting in line with council proto
• colsSupporting and maintaining funding streams and governance arrangem
• entsLeading project communications, including engagement with residents and heat off‑ta
• kersManaging and contributing to procurement activities, including specifications and evalua
• tionIdentifying and managing project risks, issues and dependen
• ciesProducing regular progress, governance and board rep
• ortsActing as Quality Manager, ensuring KPIs, contractor performance and council standards are
• metEnsuring equality impacts, sustainability objectives and safeguarding responsibilities are embedded throughout deli

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What We’re Lookin

g ForEssen

• tial:Strong project management experience in a complex organisation (PRINCE2 Practitioner or equiva
• lent)Experience delivering large, multi‑stakeholder projects to time and b
• udgetKnowledge or experience of district heat networks / energy infrastru
• ctureExperience managing contractors, consultants and public‑sector procur
• ementStrong financial and commercial acumen, including budget manag
• ementConfident communicator, able to engage with residents, senior officers and elected me

mbersDesir

• able:Local authority or wider public‑sector exper
• ienceExperience working on regeneration, infrastructure or energy pro
• jectsUnderstanding of equalities impact assessment and resident‑focused c