The Opportunity

A fantastic new opportunity has been created for an experienced Maintenance Manager or Team Leader with a background in asset management, specifically within Heat Networks. This is a newly formed division of an established leading Consultancy acting as the number two to the Head of Department. It is expected that as the role expands, you will grow into a leading expert in the operational management of heat networks, ensuring that the systems run effectively and efficiently, and that site performance meets client expectations and regulatory requirements.

The Position

As the Maintenance Manager / Team Leader you will be responsible for ensuring the operational performance of heat network sites, playing a key role between the client and the on-site O&M teams.  The role requires a mix of technical experience with heat networks, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to respond proactively to operational issues. You must be comfortable managing contractors and ensuring compliance with site maintenance schedules and budgets.

Within your role, you will be allocated within the Asset Management team, and will regularly liaise with the Optimisation, Quality Assurance and Delivery teams.

Your core activities will include:

• Managing maintenance scheduling and ensuring compliance with statutory inspections, such as annual gas checks and heat network regulatory requirements, across multiple sites.
• Reviewing O&M evidence provided by contractors to verify that all works are completed correctly and meet the necessary standards for documentation and compliance.
• Providing reactive support for site incidents, including remote assistance and follow-up diagnostics to identify and resolve root causes.
• Acting as the primary point of contact between O&M contractors and the heat network operators, ensuring timely communication and resolution of any issues.
• Collecting, analysing, and reporting site data, including the calculation of site KPIs, and reporting performance updates back to clients.
• Overseeing the site budget, approving payments under agreed thresholds, and managing critical spare levels to ensure operational readiness.
• As the number of sites managed within the portfolio increases, you will play a key role in scaling the O&M function within the business, ensuring that client expectations are met.

The Person

• It is essential that you have a strong technical understanding of heat networks and the ability to collaborate effectively with both site personnel and contractors.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workstreams across multiple sites.
• Strong communication skills to liaise between clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Experience with managing site budgets, tracking spend, and overseeing contractor compliance with planned maintenance schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other project management tools.

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