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Head of UK Energy Development
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Home-based with travel
As the Head of UK Energy Development at FCC Environment, you will lead the development and delivery of our Energy Division, driving forward district heating networks, private wire networks, capacity extensions, CCUS and other decarbonisation schemes, as well as new Energy from Waste (“EfW”) projects. You’ll ensure effective transitional management of projects, compliance with Project Agreements, and support the renewal and extension of existing contracts.
This is a full-time position.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time) plus Bank Holidays
- Company car/car allowance
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Lead the development and delivery of the Energy Division’s strategy
- Identify, investigate, and develop proposals for energy projects (district heating, private wire, CCUS, EfW, etc.)
- Manage project transitions to operations and ensure contract compliance
- Develop and deliver new Operation and Maintenance (“O&M”) tendered growth opportunities
- Support renewal and extension of existing contracts
- Attend management meetings and contribute to strategic decisions
- Build and motivate strong teams, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clear
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Local Government and regulatory bodies
- Present project documentation to the UK Board/Approvals Committee
- Drive business growth through strategic market intelligence and industry networking
What are we looking for?
- Degree educated with a proven track record in contract management roles
- Demonstrable experience working with Local Government/Authorities
- Broad experience in project identification, development, bidding, operational management, and supplier management
- Skilled in contract management, performance frameworks, and commercial negotiation
- At least five years’ experience in energy and/or waste management environments
- Proven success in delivering business/project development programmes to time, budget, and specification
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
- Commercially astute, results-oriented, and highly motivated
- The ability to influence at the highest level, both internally and externally
- Commitment to driving change and continuous improvement
About us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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