Job Description

Hemiko

Hemiko is a fast-growing innovative business which designs, builds, operates, maintains and finances low carbon district energy networks and building energy systems for communities. We work with local authorities, developers, house builders and property owners to reduce costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions through innovative design and proactive intelligence led system operations and optimisation.





As a global frontrunner in achieving net zero, the UK is experiencing rapid growth in the demand for the design, build, operation, and maintenance of low carbon heat networks. This includes the decarbonization of existing systems - especially to replace distributed fossil fuel heating with centralised low carbon heat generation - whether at a district or communal level.





Hemiko is committed to an honest and collaborative approach, to being innovative in everything we do, always looking for better ways to do things and on avoiding the business curses of unnecessary complexity and silos.

We appreciate that no one's circumstances are the same and having the flexibility in working environments work is essential to our wellbeing. If this is significant to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.





Hemiko strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, gender expression, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.





We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

The Role

Your lead responsibility will be to provide management of sites and operational projects to ensure all sites are running safely, reliably and within budget. Projects will range from single site boiler room and energy centre installations and/or servicing through to large new build and retrofit district heating schemes.





The compact nature of the business and our rapid growth means that the candidate has significant opportunity to develop their career in a hands-on and friendly environment. We are looking to develop teams of engineers that will be able to grow into designing a variety of energy related systems. It is anticipated, therefore, that the candidate would be seeking to broaden their skills horizon.





This position will differ from conventional management in that you will be given the opportunity to 'own' a project from adoption through to operation with involvement in pricing from bid stage through to ongoing O&M.

Specific Tasks

Participating on the delivery of new energy projects during (the pre-construction, build and operational phases) working with and supported by the wider Hemiko Team. In more detail this will include:



Responsible for the safe and effective operation of a number of district heating sites across London and further afield. Setting up procedures and processes for new heat networks as they come across into the operational phase, either through adopting live contracts or new build sites. Ensuring high availability through scoping of spare parts, site visibility/remote monitoring and data analysis. Pro-actively manage and build our client and customer relationships with regards to day to day running of the sites and attendance to any regular client reporting meetings. Responsible for delivery of any specialist services and call out contracts, as well as general supply chain activities. Responsible for operational budgets & reporting against business KPI's. This will include scoping up corrective works for system improvements and any potential breakdowns. Assistance in the identifying areas to improve operational performance and management of subsequent energy centre upgrade works. Continually improve operating procedures and ensure they are being adhered to. Support the development of new customer offers with technical, operational, and pricing input.

Candidate

With support from the rest of the department, the candidate will be responsible with running safe, reliable and commercially successful heat networks. We are looking for someone with a background operating large projects/systems and with experience and knowledge of district heating or energy systems.





The role is client facing and excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, ensuring that relationships are maintained with key client contacts, is important.






The candidate will be organised and self-starting, a reliable figurehead in the operations team. They will inspire a performance-centred culture across both the operations department and wider company.






We will want you to join our journey toward a more environmentally and technically responsible and effective way of delivering energy systems, moving away from conventional processes into a more innovative and free-thinking environment.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Technical qualifications in an engineering/ operations management or related discipline to degree level and / or equivalent experience relevant to the role. Proven experience in the operation of large projects, preferably in district heating, including; CHP, gas boilers, biomass boilers, energy centres etc. Understanding of BMS/SCADA systems and/or energy software programming A willingness to travel A strong communicator and with good skills managing people and clients/customers. Proficient with Microsoft excel Experience and proficiency developing RAMS and ensuring that Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) are adhered to by on site team. On route to chartered status (CEng, IEng) from respected Engineering Institute Recommended NEBOSH, IOSH or similar. CSCS card / equivalent is preferred

Skills

Excellent understanding of and interest in 'how systems / equipment work', with practical experience in operating plants or delivering projects. Excellent communication skills for liaising with both internal & external stakeholders Fully IT proficient; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email systems etc as a minimum. Proven team leadership and people management skills preferred. Good organisational, time management and planning.

Remuneration and Info

Remuneration: Competitive with market. Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance. An inclusive culture that promotes diversity. Holidays 25 days a year plus

statutory holidays - with an option to purchase, or sell, up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year.
Pension plan provision. Private health care scheme available.
Cycle to work scheme. Electric Car lease scheme. Health and well-being support. Continuing learning and development opportunities. Company PC/laptop, etc.

Informal Enquires

For a discussion about this role please contact Angus Fitton, email address: Angus.Fitton@hemiko.com to arrange a suitable time for a discussion.