Relationship Manager - Heat Network Investment Project bei Triple Point

The Function

In 2018 Triple Point was appointed by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (now the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) to the role of Delivery Partner for its £320m Heat Network Investment Project (HNIP). The fund’s aim was to accelerate the design and construction of Heat Networks across England and Wales to help the Government deliver the cost-effective carbon savings required to meet the UK’s future carbon reduction commitments. 

In early 2022 TriplePoint were thrilled to be successful in their bid for the delivery partner role for the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF), a successor scheme to the HNIP that is deploying more than £700m of grant funding to decarbonise existing networks and fund new low carbon networks in England. As Delivery Partner, Triple Point are responsible, among other things, for identifying viable projects from the current c£2 billion pipeline of potential public sector projects as well as other suitable schemes from the public, private and third sectors.

In 2025, Triple Point has been awarded a further Government Delivery Partner contract in respect of funds expected to be confirmed this Autumn.

The Team

The Clean Heat team at Triple Point is small but perfectly formed and led by Ken Hunnisett.

We work with a large Delivery Partner team made up of some of the brightest minds in heat networks. Triple Point lead the overall Project Management, Relationship Management and core functions of the delivery team as well as chairing the GHNF Investment Committee.

Role Overview

To support in the delivery of the Green Heat Network Fund, Triple Point is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual in the role of  a Relationship Manager who will play a leading role in supporting some of the most exciting new heat networks being built out across the UK and champion for one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing sectors.

A strong candidate may already have a good knowledge of heat network schemes including emerging policy, regulatory and commercial matters, be an outstanding communicator with a demonstrable ability to engage with prospective applicants and industry actors at the most senior level.

You will encourage industry to turn the huge pipeline into deliverable and investable projects supporting applicants through the full GHNF process, see the first spade in the ground and celebrate heat on.

You will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team of engineers, accountants and lawyers with opportunities to develop understanding and influence new thinking.

You will be a key contact for the whole industry at a time when Triple Point is raising private sector funding into the industry alongside its role as trusted partner to Government.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing trusted relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the heat networks industry.
• Speaking at and helping to organise delivery partner and wider industry events to promote the scheme and build Triple Point’s reputation as a thought leader for the whole heat network industry.
• Attending site visits and using your platform to raise the comms profile of projects.
• Helping projects understand the scheme’s due diligence, evidence and eligibility requirements. Providing explanations and clarifications regarding scoring to ensure that applications are valid, compliant and reflect the respective projects.
• Helping applicants identify gaps or risks associated with the quality and deliverability of the project in advance of an application.
• Helping applicants understand the requirements of the scheme to enable them to make decisions to optimise the commercial structure.
• Supporting projects exploring other funding opportunities including interaction with the NWF
• Briefing assessors on the key aspects of applications. Relationship Managers should form the interface between assessors and applicants.
•  Providing an important role in fraud and gaming prevention.
• Delivering the result of the application and providing feedback for unsuccessful applicants.
• Co-ordinate data on each project and reporting that information to DESNZ on a quarterly basis, including any challenges or trends identified which may influence their view on strategic thinking.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience within the energy infrastructure sector, Heat Networks would be preferable but not mandatory.
• Proven ability to interact with Senior level counterparties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and inspire action in others.
•  Experienced in managing projects to a deadline.

Competencies

• Confident, charismatic and knowledgeable orator.
• Advanced excel user.
• Ability to understand key priorities and manage a diverse workload.
•  Understanding of commercial and financial project drivers.

Why Join Us

• Be a part of a forward-thinking and innovative company.
• Play a key role in decarbonising heating in the UK.
• Work with a talented and driven team in a collaborative and connected environment.
• A rewarding package comprising of competitive salary, a comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits, health and wellbeing resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including support facilitated through our dedicated internal learning and development programme -Triple Point Academy (TPA).

Triple Point Values

At Triple Point there are five values we uphold as especially important in all our people. Read more on our website about how we embed our values to drive a high-performance culture.

• Stay Curious
• Be Generous
• Take Thoughtful Action
• Pull Together
• Own It