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Project Manager - Heat (PO)
Project Manager - Heat (Power On, BUUK Infrastructure)
Job Location
Home (with additional presence in London)
Employment Details
- Contract type: Permanent
- Salary: Competitive
- Posting End Date: 14/07/2026
About the Role & BUUK Infrastructure
At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. For 30+ years, our group of companies has driven change and innovation to deliver enhanced sustainability.
We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where our people thrive—feeling proud to be themselves and connected to our mission.
Power On, a part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, is seeking a Project Manager - Heat to help us fulfill our mission: "Earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by delivering exceptional service."
### Purpose of This Role Overseeing all aspects of District Energy projects, ensuring:
- Safe, on-time, on-budget delivery
- High-quality standards
- Superior customer service
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership: Manage and motivate cross-functional project teams (including internal, external stakeholders, and key suppliers).
- Scope & Deliverables: Ensure all project milestones are met, adherence to schedules, and quality standards.
- Culture & Compliance: Enforce and sustain a strong safety culture within projects.
- Contract Management: Support contract development and administer successful project completion through proactive management.
- Regulatory & Financial Compliance: Ensure alignment with company financial, procurement, legal, and operational policies.
- Risk & Performance: Proactively control project risk, issues, opportunities, budgets, costs, and change management; resolve real-time challenges or escalate when necessary.
- Communication: Prepare and deliver timely progress reports to all stakeholders (internal/external).
- Transition: Ensure smooth handover to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams.
- Performance Review: Close projects by evaluating successes/challenges, enhancing future project delivery.
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Requirements
Qualifications
- Relevant degree qualification (or equivalent experience)
Certifications/Licences
- Current CSCS card
Experience/Knowledge
➔ Minimum 3-5 years managing District Energy (Construction & Adoption) projects, with a focus on:
- Multiple stakeholders and complex requirements.
- Full project lifecycle support (development → implementation → delivery controls).
- Commercial awareness and in-depth knowledge of project financial and contract management procedures.
Abilities/Skills
➔ Strong abilities in:
- Negotiation, influence, and decision-making.
- Commercial and financial project controls.
- Exemplary written and oral communication (reports, presentations, stakeholder briefings). ➔ Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Desirable additional qualifications:
- Professional membership (e.g., chartered engineering);
- Project Management certifications such as APM or PRINCE2.
Checklist of Essential Elements
✔ Experience with District Energy projects (Construction/Adoption). ✔ Solid background in contract management and financial governance. ✔ Strong reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
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Conditions of Employment
- Must possess a valid driving licence.
What We Offer You
Core Benefits
✅ Pay review: Annual cost-of-living adjustments. ✅ Pension support: Matching up to 5% (if you contribute 4%). ✅ Holidays: 33 days (plus bank holidays) + optional purchase of 2 extra weeks. ✅ Parental leave enablers: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. ✅ External referrals: £1,000 net payment for every successful referral. ✅ Flexibility: Access to hybrid working for eligible roles. ✅ Upskilling: Rich development opportunities to advance your career aspirations.
Wellbeing & Safety
🔹 Award-winning culture dedicated to wellbeing and safety (go home safe)*. 🔹 Equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Equality Note
We recognise that many applicants may not fit all conditions perfectly—but if you meet **most of the requirements), we encourage your application. Optional discussion on flexible working arrangements is always welcome.
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URGENT: We reserve the right to close the role early. Act promptly if interested—visitors strongly encouraged to start the application soon.
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