Utility / Heat Network Manager

Utility / Heat Network Manager

Take ownership of utility contracts and energy renewals in a newly created role driven by regulatory changes.

Remote (South Africa), UK 9 am-5 pm

Salary: R45 000 p/m (negotiable)

About Our Client

The company operates in the property sector and manages utilities, including contracts, brokers, and queries. The business is currently responding to regulatory changes by expanding its utility management team.

The Role: Utility / Heat Network Manager

This role exists to support the Head of Property by taking ownership of the workload associated with utilities. The purpose of the position is to manage energy contracts, coordinate with third-party vendors, and handle the administrative requirements of heat networks. The main focus areas include reviewing costs against billing and ensuring efficient management of energy renewals and quotes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage energy contracts and renewals with a focus on commercial environments.

• Coordinate directly with brokers and third-party vendors to handle quotes and queries.

• Perform regular administrative housekeeping and general utility-related admin.

• Review costs versus billing to ensure financial accuracy.

• Negotiate with stakeholders using a soft negotiation style.

• Support other business areas during periods of lower utility workload.

• Use Excel and numerical skills to manage data and financial information.

About You

• Experience dealing with vendors and commercial environments.

• Property or energy-related experience.

• Strong organization and planning skills with a methodical, process-driven approach.

• Advanced numerical skills and proficiency in Excel.

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to deal with stakeholders.

• Flexible approach to a workload that ebbs and flows.

• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on work ethic.

• Interest in reduced hours or part-time work (optional).