Field Technical Sales Engineer - Renewables (Heat Pumps)

RES-Distribution Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Excellent benefits

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Annual leave

Job summary

RES-Distribution Ltd is seeking a field-based Technical Sales Engineer in the Renewables sector for the East England region. You’ll conduct site surveys, design and quote heat pump systems, and oversee installations to meet MCS standards.

The role requires a consultative approach, strong technical knowledge in low-temperature hydraulic design, and willingness to travel across East England with a 42.5-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Consultative skill to translate technical data for customers.
• Ability to interpret plumbing/heating drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of MCS, WRAS and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical site surveys and agree system specifications with installers/homeowners, produce on-site quotations, commission heat pump systems and handle handovers.
• Prepare room-by-room heat loss calculations, system designs and performance assessments; compile proposals and quotations for the sales team with CRM updates.
• Act as Nominated Technical Supervisor for regional MCS projects, ensuring subcontracted installations meet standards and regulations.
• Provide phone-based and remote technical support; maintain relationships with installers as a technical contact.

Skills

Consultative mindset

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Customer-focused

Education

Plumbing & Heating Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Heat Pump Design & Installation (LCL/BPEC)

Tools

MCS standards knowledge

WRAS compliance

Electrical fault-finding

Job description

RES-Distribution Ltd is seeking a field-based Technical Sales Engineer in the Renewables sector for the East England region. You’ll conduct site surveys, design and quote heat pump systems, and oversee installations to meet MCS standards.

The role requires a consultative approach, strong technical knowledge in low-temperature hydraulic design, and willingness to travel across East England with a 42.5-hour workweek.