Senior District Heating Expert - Technical Due Diligence Infrastructure

Project overview

An infrastructure investor is seeking a technical expert in district heating with 20-30 years of experience in planning, construction, and operation to professionally support discussions with municipal providers and assist the investor with technical assessments.

Key Data:

Requirements

• 20-30 years of experience in planning, construction, and operation of district heating networks
• Sound knowledge of network operation as well as network densification and expansion
• Experience with district heating generation concepts (conventional and regenerative)
• Experience in collaborating with municipal utilities/municipal works
• Confident demeanor in negotiation situations with external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills for technical project assessment

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• Experience in transaction or investment processes (M&A/Due Diligence)
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Heat Planning Act)
• Experience in advising investors or private equity firms
• Network in the municipal energy supply sector

Project details

ASAP

6 months (option to extend)

Remote/On-Site: Hybrid (on-site appointments with municipal providers, otherwise remote)

Utilization: 5-6 days per month

YOUR CHALLENGE:

YOUR TALENTS:

• Professional support of discussions and negotiations with municipal district heating providers
• Technical assessment of network operation, plant condition, and investment needs
• Analysis of potentials for district heating expansion and network densification
• Evaluation of existing and planned generation concepts (including decarbonization paths)
• Creation of technical assessments and statements as a basis for decision-making for the investor
• Identification of technical and regulatory risks within the scope of the audits
• Contact person for technical questions towards management and external consultants
• Support in plausibilizing economic and expansion planning
• Start: flexible
• Location: DE
• Languages: German

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