District Heating Commissioning Engineer

Wr Hvac; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Specialist heat network and metering培训

Exposure to modern heat metering and控制

Job summary

Wr Hvac in London is seeking an experienced District Heating Commissioning Engineer to work across residential and commercial developments. The role focuses on HIUs, heat metering and communal heating systems, with field-based duties in Greater London and the South East.

The role involves commissioning, testing, and validating HIUs and metering systems, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in district heating and HIUs.
• Ability to commission or fault-find HIUs and metering systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, flow, and differential pressure.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test district heating and communal heating systems.
• Carry out commissioning and functional testing of HIUs.
• Commission heat meters, controls and metering communication systems.
• Test heating and hot water performance across developments.
• Check temperatures, pressures and flow rates.
• Diagnose faults involving HIUs, pumps and valves.
• Prepare commissioning reports and handover documentation.
• Provide technical support to teams and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

District heating

HIU

Heat metering

Commissioning

Fault-finding

Hydraulics

Pumps

Control valves

Reading drawings

M-Bus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services knowledge

Tools

M-Bus

Job description

District Heating Commissioning Engineer - Heat Networks / HIUs

London & South East - Field Based

£45,000-£55,000 Basic Salary + Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

We're recruiting an experienced District Heating Commissioning Engineer for an established UK heat network specialist providing metering, technical and operational services to residential and commercial developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in district heating, Heat Interface Units (HIUs), heat metering or communal heating systems to work on technically challenging projects across the growing UK heat network sector.

The Role

• Commission and test district heating and communal heating systems
• Carry out commissioning and functional testing of Heat Interface Units (HIUs)
• Commission heat meters, associated controls and metering communication systems
• Test heating and domestic hot water performance across residential developments
• Check system temperatures, pressures, flow rates and differential pressures
• Diagnose faults involving HIUs, control valves, pumps, sensors and associated equipment
• Verify heat meter readings, connectivity and data transmission
• Support the commissioning of new-build heat networks and existing system upgrades
• Work with mechanical contractors, developers and property management teams
• Review mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics and commissioning documentation
• Identify installation defects, performance issues and commissioning requirements
• Assist with balancing, system optimisation and energy efficiency improvements
• Support the integration of metering and pay-as-you-go systems
• Complete commissioning reports, test certificates and handover documentation
• Provide technical support to internal engineering and operations teams
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety requirements

The Candidate

• Experience as a Commissioning Engineer, District Heating Engineer, HIU Engineer or Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
• Strong understanding of district heating, communal heating or hydronic heating systems
• Experience commissioning or fault-finding Heat Interface Units (HIUs)
• Knowledge of heat meters, flow measurement and temperature controls
• Understanding of heating system hydraulics, differential pressure and water flow
• Experience with pumps, control valves, heat exchangers and associated mechanical equipment
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and hydraulic schematics
• Good electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience with metering communications, M-Bus or remote monitoring advantageous
• Familiarity with CIBSE CP1 Heat Networks Code of Practice beneficial
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Heating or Building Services
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently across multiple sites
• Full UK driving licence
• Candidates currently working as HIU Engineers, Heat Network Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, Commercial Heating Engineers or Mechanical Building Services Engineers are encouraged to apply.

Package

• £45,000-£55,000 basic salary
• Full-time, permanent position
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Specialist heat network and metering training
• Exposure to new-build and existing district heating developments
• Opportunity to work with modern heat metering and monitoring technologies
• Technical development and career progression
• Established UK heat network specialist

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced District Heating Commissioning Engineer looking to develop their career within the UK's expanding heat network industry.

You'll work on residential and mixed-use developments, supporting the commissioning and optimisation of HIUs, heat meters, communal heating systems and associated controls.

The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in district heating commissioning, hydraulic performance, smart metering and heat network efficiency, with progression into senior technical and engineering management positions.

Commissioning Engineer - Senior Commissioning Engineer - Technical Manager - Head of Engineering