Chronos Energy is recruiting an Adoption Engineer at an early stage in their career to support the technical assessment, due diligence and sign-off of heat network assets before they are adopted into our client's energy portfolio.

Key Requirements

• Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification.

• 0–5 years' experience in heat network design, commissioning or technical assurance.

• Knowledge of district heating systems and relevant technical standards.

• Understanding of Ofgem technical assurance requirements.

• Strong project coordination and contractor management skills.

• Ability to provide technical guidance and influence stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under audit pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess new and existing heat network assets against Ofgem technical standards.

• Review developer and contractor designs, identifying non-compliance and required remedial works.

• Carry out site inspections, technical due diligence and asset condition assessments.

• Identify necessary upgrades and produce costed compliance plans.

• Coordinate developers, contractors and consultants throughout the adoption process.

• Witness commissioning tests and sign off compliant installations.

• Prepare technical evidence for Ofgem audits and respond to auditor queries.

• Advise senior management on compliance risks and capital investment priorities.

Decision-Making Authority

• Provide technical sign-off for network adoption.

• Determine compliance requirements and mandatory remedial works.

• Advise senior management on investment priorities and compliance risks.

Business Development Director  – New Build Sector

(Based in Midlands or North)

Chronos Energy have partnered with a Low Carbon Energy Developer who are

currently recruiting for a Business Development Director in Midlands & North. 

The company are going through an ambitious growth stage, looking to triple 

their revenue in the coming years.

The Business Development Director position is a key role, in a region that has 

fantastic potential for growth. The role involves strategic planning, leading sales 

development, all the way up to financial close, delivering Low Carbon Heat 

infrastructure to housing developers. This is fantastic opportunity for an ambitious 

character who wants to grow their career and earn great commission.

Experience:

• Knowledge of new build housing market

• Strong network with Housebuilders & HA’s

• Skilled relationship manager and negotiator

• Experience of responding to tenders

• Ability to manage long sales cycle

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute commercial sales strategy

• Identify business opportunities, managing sales pipeline

• Develop proposals, respond to tenders

• Manage client relationships, ensuring technical & commercial solutions are appropriate

• Negotiate commercial terms

• Collaborate internally with technical, financial & commercial teams

If you are interested or would like more details please get in touch

Chronos Energy is recruiting for a Business Development Manager based in the Midlands on behalf of an established business operating within the low-carbon heating sector. The client delivers heat pump and heat network solutions to the new-build housing market, supporting developers with lower-carbon heating solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the new-build housing sector

• Build and maintain relationships with housebuilders, developers and key stakeholders

• Manage the full sales process from lead generation through to contract close

• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline

• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations and tender submissions

• Work with internal teams to develop solutions that meet client requirements

• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on pipeline activity

• Attend client meetings and relevant industry events

Skills & Experience

• Proven B2B business development or sales experience within the new-build housing market

• Strong track record of winning new business

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Experience managing complex sales cycles

• Strong commercial awareness and a target-driven approach

• Confident presenting to clients and producing proposals and tenders

• Experience using CRM systems

• Knowledge of the heat network, heat pump or low-carbon energy sector would be advantageous

Chronos Energy are working with a developer of Heat Networks who are currently recruiting for a Commercial Contracts Manager. The role will support the commercial growth of projects across the UK, including development & acquisition.

The role

You will drive commercial negotiations to connect to the company’s Heat Networks. You will also work across Bulk Heat & Private wire agreements.

• Play a central part in the business development, but not from origination

• Lead contract negotiations

• Support customers through sales process

• Work with external legal professionals

• Work closely with internal technical, commercial & legal colleagues to secure contract closure

What you need

• Previous experience with commercially negotiating energy contracts, ideally in Heat Networks

• Strong communication & stakeholder management skills

• Strong contractual & legal experience

• Ability to translate legal & contractual into layman terms

Chronos Energy are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for their client, one of the leading developers of low carbon heat city wide networks in the UK.

The successful candidate will work closely with legal, commercial, delivery, finance and operations to support the customer contracting process and to procure, negotiate and manage supplier contracts through the entire contractual lifecycle. The role will be a hybrid role with 3 days a week office time in Oxford.

You will need;

• 3-5 years in a contract management environment

• Practical experience in a procurement focused supplier selection focused roles

• Strong and experience negotiator of contracts

• Experience managing supplier contracts during delivery or operation (NEC 4)

• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and departments along the contract lifecycle

• Confidence reading, understanding and working on contracts without the need to be legally qualified

Desirable experience;

• Experience in energy, heat networks, construction, utilities infrastructure, M&E, building services or similar based projects

• Experience with construction contracts (NEC/JCT)

• Experience in SME or scale-up environments

If you are interested then please apply ASAP to be considered for the interview process which will begin shortly.

Chronos Energy are working with a consultancy that work across investment, development, and commercial management of energy infrastructure projects. They are currently recruiting for an Analyst to help support energy projects through various stages of the asset lifecycle. You will work through commercial/contractual structuring, into development to contract management.

The Role

The role will support senior team members delivering advice to Low Carbon Energy infrastructure projects.

• Creating solutions to help develop energy infrastructure projects

• Analyse clients needs and advice the best way forward

• Contribute to delivering projects on time and budget, managing the project timeline

• Work across investment, commercial development, infrastructure delivery, regulatory compliance and contract management

• Keep up to date with technological, regulatory & commercial changes in the energy infrastructure sector

What you need

• A passion for the energy or sustainability sector

• Strong project management skills

• Experience in the energy infrastructure sector professionally or educationally

• Adept problem solver

• Good stakeholder manager, with ability to present

• Ability to manage things to deadline

• Proactive and enthusiastic approach

Chronos Energy are working with a developer of District Heating systems who are currently looking for a Head of Project Development. The company fully fund and operate the District Heating system.

The Head of Project Development will be responsible for simultaneously owning numerous projects from inception up until construction. This will include Land acquisition, asset acquisition, planning permission, programme management, utility purchasing & budge/time management. Ultimately this role will be responsible for the successful commercialisation of the project up until the delivery phase. The role will not have responsibility for the technical & engineering solution, but will work hand in hand with this department.

The role holder will lead a team covering Land acquisition, planning & consent, and development project management. It ill also has responsibility for external consultants, legal advisors, and property agents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Development function, growing the team, that will include Planning & Consents, Land Manager & Project Development Managers

• Install processes, KPI’s and governance for the team

• Manage resource allocation

• Own the development budget

• Manage multiple programmes simultaneously

• Prepare projects for gate stage review, providing accurate reporting and forecasting

• Set land and asset acquisition strategy

• Own Planning & Consent strategy, managing relationship with Local Authorities

• Support the investment case, up to FID

Experience Required

• Experience developing complex onshore energy infrastructure/renewable/construction projects

• Experience of developing & leading teams

• Taken projects from origination to delivery

• Experience with Irish planning system

• Strong programme management skills

• Strong commercial & financial experience

Chronos Energy are working with a developer of District Heating systems who are currently looking for a Head of Technical Development. The company fully fund and operate the District Heating system.

The Head of Technical Development will lead the Engineering function, working alongside project development, turning opportunities into investable, buildable projects. The role will own concept design, feasibility, energy centre development to building connections.

The role is a design leadership position, detailed design will be outsourced. The role holder will be responsible for managing a team the produces the concept and developed design (Stages 1-3). As well as the technical evidence needed to support funding & investment.

You will build and lead a multidisciplinary team spanning energy centre design, network design, customer connections and early-stage energy engineering, working alongside our commercial, development, planning and delivery colleagues, and directing a supply chain of specialist consultants, suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the technical team, through concept design, energy centre, buried networks and building connections

• Create Technical function, setting design practices

• Own technical budget, including managing external consultants

• Be responsible for concept design & feasibility, from site surveys to solutions development

• Calculate energy demand, energy systems model and technology appraisal, looking at multiple sources of energy/heat

• Define technical stage gate criteria for the development pipeline

• Manage procurement and contracting strategies for technical & design services

• Provide technical & engineering inputs to financial models, as well as owning CAPEX & OPEX assumptions

• Ensure technical solution adheres to technical standards

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Energy Systems, Civil Engineering or a related discipline

• District Heating experience is highly desirable

• Significant experience (typically ten years or more) in the design and technical development of energy or utility infrastructure, including at least three years leading and developing technical teams

• Managed projects from inception to construction

• Ability to understand and develop financial models, owning technical input

• Lead teams and external consultants

Chronos Energy is recruiting for a Heat Network Engineer to join an engineering team working on low-carbon energy projects across the UK.

This is an opportunity for an engineer with an interest in heat networks and decarbonisation to develop their technical expertise while working alongside experienced professionals on a range of projects.

The role will involve supporting projects from initial feasibility assessments through to design development and implementation. You will contribute to the technical analysis, modelling and reporting required to develop effective heat network solutions, including new developments and the optimisation and decarbonisation of existing systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, a proactive approach to learning and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work. This position would suit someone looking to build their experience and progress their career within the heat networks sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of heat network projects from initial assessment through to design and implementation.

• Assist with technical analysis, engineering calculations and system modelling.

• Prepare technical reports, design documentation and supporting project information.

• Liaise with clients and project stakeholders on day-to-day activities.

• Support the development and maintenance of technical models, tools and templates.

• Assist with site visits and surveys.

• Contribute to funding applications and general project administration.

• Manage assigned tasks effectively, ensuring work is accurate and delivered to deadlines.

Skills and Experience

• 1–2 years' experience in a relevant engineering role, ideally within the heat networks sector.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Energy Engineering or a similar discipline.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.

• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

• Experience with AutoCAD would be advantageous but is not essential.

• An interest in low-carbon energy systems, heat networks and decarbonisation.

Personal Attributes

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and confidence engaging with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.

• A genuine interest in the development of low-carbon heating technologies.

Apply Now

If you have a background in engineering and are looking to develop your career in the heat networks sector, Chronos Energy would like to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Chronos Energy

About the job

Chronos Energy are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to design innovative energy and decarbonisation solutions and deliver projects that make a real impact.

We're looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients growing engineering team, supporting the design and delivery of complex energy and carbon reduction projects across a range of live operational environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects involving energy centres, heat pumps, CHP, steam and hot water systems, chilled water systems, BMS, standby generation and other critical infrastructure. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing mechanical designs from concept through to detailed design

• Producing and reviewing specifications, schematics and technical documentation

• Coordinating designs with internal engineering teams and external consultants

• Supporting the delivery of low-carbon and energy efficiency projects

• Ensuring designs are practical, buildable and compliant with relevant standards

• Participating in site surveys, inspections and client meetings

• Supporting construction, commissioning and handover activities

• Identifying and helping to mitigate technical and operational risks

• Working collaboratively with project, electrical and controls engineers to deliver integrated solutions

What we're looking for:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• 3–5+ years' experience within building services, energy, infrastructure or M&E environments

• Experience with HVAC, steam, heating, chilled water and domestic water systems

• Knowledge of major plant including heat pumps, boilers, CHP and chillers

• Ability to produce engineering schematics and concept layouts using AutoCAD

• Understanding of commissioning, testing and engineering documentation

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Experience working within live operational environments would be advantageous

Chronos Energy are working with a large renewable energy company who own large low carbon heat energy infrastructure assets to recruit a Procurement Manager. We are ideally looking for a candidate who has experience working in a large energy infrastructure O&M environment.

About the Role

The Procurement Manager will be a central driver of procurement transformation and long-term operational performance. As the business transitions from an outsourced O&M model to a self-performing entity, this role is responsible for establishing a robust, scalable, and internally managed supply chain. You will act as a critical commercial partner to the Operations business, governing procurement policies and driving value through strategic and tactical sourcing that is right-sized for energy infrastructure assets. This is a hands-on role requiring data fluency, commercial acumen, and operational discipline. You will execute the transformation roadmap, lead strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensure technical supplier compliance in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

Responsibilities

• Transformation & Governance

• Support the procurement transformation roadmap, ensuring supply chain milestones for the O&M insourcing project are achieved.

• Implement and refine procurement policies and standardised governance protocols to ensure control and scalability across the operational portfolio.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive "spend cube" to categorise expenditure, analyse transaction volumes, and identify value-creation opportunities.

• Provide data-driven insights on procurement performance, savings delivery (outturn vs. budget), and supply chain risks to the Finance and Operations leadership teams.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including financial stability assessments of key partners and robust contingency planning for critical services and long-lead components.

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for key CAPEX and OPEX spend areas (e.g., major outages, specialist engineering services, fuel supply, and consumables) to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

• Execute comprehensive supplier activities, including market testing, tender evaluation, and supplier selection for high-value industrial contracts.

• Lead the supplier qualification and onboarding process, ensuring all technical, H&S, and ESG requirements are met prior to site deployment.

• Manage the lifecycle of critical supplier relationships, enforcing performance KPIs and driving continuous improvement through structured reviews.

• Act as a lead commercial advisor to technical and site-level teams, ensuring maintenance strategy and CAPEX allocation are supported by robust commercial agreements.

• Sustainability & ESG

• Integrate carbon reduction and sustainability criteria into the supplier selection process to align with the mission.

• Ensure supply chain adherence to ethical sourcing standards, including Modern Slavery and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Procurement or Category Management within a heavy industrial, energy, or asset-heavy infrastructure environment (PE-backed experience is an advantage).

• Demonstrable success in delivering end-to-end tenders and leading high-stakes commercial negotiations.

• Experience contributing to process improvement or procurement transformation (specifically transitioning models or insourcing) is highly desirable.

• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.

• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of category management principles and the end to end strategic sourcing process.

• Proven ability to lead and execute successful tendering activities and commercial negotiations.

• Strong understanding of commercial risk and the ability to negotiate value driven outcomes beyond just price.

• Highly capable in data manipulation and spend analysis to support evidence based decision making.

• Ability to act as a commercial advisor to internal teams, ensuring procurement activities support operational goals.

• Comfortable working in a changing environment where new processes and frameworks are being established.

• A focus on delivering measurable improvements in supply chain resilience and cost management.

• Ability to support the implementation and adoption of digital procurement tools and P2P systems.

Chronos Energy are working with a developer of high-density Heat Network projects, who are currently looking for a Project Manager. The Project Manager will be responsible for successfully delivering District Energy projects on time, on budget and safely.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal & external project teams

• Ensure project milestones are met

• Contract management of subcontractors, ensuring SLA’s are delivered on

• Manage multiple projects, negating risks, controlling the budget

• Communicate effectively with the end client, internal team & external suppliers

• Manage the project through commissioning, and then to handover to O&M

Experience

• Experience of delivering Heat Network projects

• Manage projects from early stage to commissioning

• Experience with construction & adoption projects

• Skilled contract manager, with commercial nous

• Project Management Qualification

Chronos Energy are working with a Heat Network developer & asset owner who are looking to hire a Senior Business Development professional. The company have developed their own products & technology, making their offering very attractive.

The role will develop the sales strategy, manage pipeline, and submit bids for commercial HN projects. The individual will focus on D&B & Teir 1 contractors, winning projects across healthcare, education, MOD/MOJ & retrofit Heat Networks. The company have received a large amount of private investment, this is an excellent time to join. There is the ambition to triple turnover over the coming years.

Experience Required

• A good technical grasp of heating systems

• An understanding of how commercial Heat Pump projects operate

• Ambitious Business Developer

• Strong network with Tier 1 Contractors, D&B contractors & consultants

• Experience with a solution-based sales approach

• Be an autonomous self-starter

• Experienced in writing bids

If you are interested, please submit your CV.

Chronos Energy are partnered with a large Energy Services company based in London to help them recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer.

The chosen candidate will take ownership of the electrical design and delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects. Working across LV and HV systems, you'll play a key role in developing technically robust, commercially viable solutions that support our clients' net-zero ambitions.

You'll lead the design of electrical systems including transformers, CHP, solar PV, heat pumps, standby generation, battery storage and DNO connections, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to live operational environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading electrical design from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.

• Producing and reviewing specifications, drawings and technical documentation.

• Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and DNOs.

• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across project teams.

• Supporting the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.

• Ensuring designs meet all relevant regulations, standards and commercial requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Proven experience designing LV and HV electrical systems within energy, infrastructure, industrial or building services environments.

• Knowledge of renewable and low-carbon technologies including solar PV, CHP, heat pumps and on-site generation.

• Strong understanding of BS 7671, Building Regulations and industry standards.

• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving and project coordination skills.

  
  

Desirable

• Experience with G99/G100 and DNO connection processes.

• Background in decarbonisation, energy efficiency or renewable energy projects.

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

• Experience in healthcare, public sector or critical infrastructure environments.

Please apply within if you are interested ASAP.

Chronos Energy are delighted to be partnering with a large energy services company who are decarbonising large estates. The ideal candidate will have worked from cradle to grave on packages totalling £20-50m

Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, reporting to and supported by a Regional Commercial Manager you will be working within one of our regional delivery teams as part of a wider commercial team to manage and control the commercial, financial, and contractual elements of designated project(s). The Quantity Surveyors objectives will be to maximise project profitability, minimise project risk, and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Produce accurate project commercial reports and forecasts.

• Prepare accurate and timely client valuations.

• Manage project sub-contract procurement.

• Preparation of subcontracts and all required documentation in adherence with business guidelines.

• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variations.

• Ensuring projects commercial obligations are administered in accordance with client contracts.

• Work closely as part of a delivery team with site operations and design to identify and mitigate risks and opportunities.

• Change management control.

• Liaising with Commercial Managers and Project Directors on contractual issues and taking action as required.

• Attend project and company related meetings.

• Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development.

The above list is not exhaustive and can change due to business requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience

Essential:

• A formal qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc, HND or other recognised vocational routes such as the “RICS Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice”).

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in the Quantity Surveying sector.

• IT literacy with regards to Microsoft Excel, Word etc.

Desired but not essential:

• Experience in one of the following areas; M&E / MEP / building fit out / building refurbishment / civil engineering.

• Experience of managing multiple subcontractors on one project.

• Experience on projects ranging from £2m - £20 in value.

• Familiarity with JCT and/or NEC Suite of Contracts.

• Experience and comfort when communicating with all levels of Senior Management and stakeholders.

• The ability to influence the project decision making process.

• Experience in working with cost management systems such as Navision, Oracle, SAP, Coins etc.