Heat Pump Manager

HVAC Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £60,000 salary

30 days’ annual leave plus bank hols –

Pension matched up to 6%

Life assurance worth four times salary

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Ongoing training and technical dev

Long-term career progression

Regular team social events

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Heat Pump Operations Manager to lead the heat pump division of a rapidly growing, technology-led home energy business in the UK.

You will manage the design, planning, installation and commissioning of domestic heat pump systems and lead engineers, installers and coordinators to ensure safe, efficient delivery with high technical and customer-service standards. Strong career progression awaits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing heat pump projects or renewable-heating installations.
• Strong technical knowledge of air source heat pump systems.
• Experience leading engineers, installers or technical teams.
• Knowledge of heat pump design, sizing, commissioning and system performance.
• Experience managing domestic installation projects.
• Good understanding of building regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Strong project-management, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience monitoring installation quality and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, Heating or an equivalent trade qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design, planning, installation and commissioning of domestic heat pump systems.
• Lead, support and develop heat pump engineers, installers and operational coordinators.
• Manage installation schedules, workloads, budgets and delivery capacity.
• Provide technical guidance on heat-loss calculations, system sizing, design and performance.
• Review designs and support engineers with complex or unusual installations.
• Monitor installation quality, productivity and customer outcomes.
• Investigate technical issues, failed installations and escalated customer cases.
• Conduct installation audits and introduce quality and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, manufacturer guidance and industry standards.
• Work closely with sales, procurement, technical support and customer-service teams.
• Monitor operational KPIs and produce clear performance reports.
• Support the continued growth and strategic development of the heat pump division.

Skills

Heat pump projects

Renewable heating installations

Air source heat pumps

Team leadership

Project management

Building regulations

Stakeholder management

NVQ Level 3 Plumbing/Heating

Education

NVQ Level 3 Plumbing/Heating

Tools

CAD tools

Heat-loss software

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Heat Pump Operations Manager to lead and develop the heat pump division of a rapidly growing, technology-led home energy business.

This is a senior technical and operational role with responsibility for the full delivery of domestic heat pump installations, from initial design and planning through to installation, commissioning and customer handover.

You will lead a team of heat pump engineers, installers and operational coordinators, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to consistently high technical and customer-service standards. This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a growing operation, influence processes and help shape how the division develops as installation volumes continue to increase.

The Package

• up to £60,000 salary
• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays – 38 days in total
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Life assurance worth four times your salary
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing training and technical development
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Regular team social events

The Role

As Heat Pump Operations Manager, you will:

• Manage the design, planning, installation and commissioning of domestic heat pump systems
• Lead, support and develop heat pump engineers, installers and operational coordinators
• Manage installation schedules, workloads, budgets and delivery capacity
• Provide technical guidance on heat-loss calculations, system sizing, design and performance
• Review designs and support engineers with complex or unusual installations
• Monitor installation quality, productivity and customer outcomes
• Investigate technical issues, failed installations and escalated customer cases
• Conduct installation audits and introduce quality and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, manufacturer guidance and industry standards
• Work closely with sales, procurement, technical support and customer-service teams
• Monitor operational KPIs and produce clear performance reports
• Support the continued growth and strategic development of the heat pump division

You will be responsible for creating a positive, supportive and accountable team culture.

This will include regular one-to-one meetings, technical coaching, performance management and helping team members develop their careers.

The business is fast paced, so you will need to make clear decisions under pressure while maintaining quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

You should have:

• Previous experience managing heat pump projects or renewable-heating installations
• Strong technical knowledge of air source heat pump systems
• Experience leading engineers, installers or technical teams
• Knowledge of heat pump design, sizing, commissioning and system performance
• Experience managing domestic installation projects
• Good understanding of building regulations and relevant industry standards
• Strong project-management, planning and problem-solving skills
• Experience monitoring installation quality and compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, Heating or an equivalent trade qualification

Experience with ground source heat pumps, MCS compliance, heat-loss software, CAD tools or manufacturer-specific training would be advantageous.

Suitable Backgrounds.

This role may suit someone currently working as a:

Heat Pump Manager, Heat Pump Operations Manager, ASHP Manager, Heat Pump Installation Manager, Renewable Heating Manager, Heating Operations Manager, Heat Pump Project Manager, Technical Manager or Senior Heat Pump Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a growing division within a successful, well-funded home energy business offering a strong salary, one of the best holiday packages in the market and genuine influence over future growth.