Heat Pump Surveyor

Installio Ltd.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £50K annually

Commission structure with on target Eo

28 days holidays per annum

Company vehicle

Modern and inspiring work environment

Job summary

Installio Ltd. is seeking a Heat Pump Surveyor and Designer to drive the surveying and design process for residential heat pump and solar installations across the UK.

You will lead on-site surveys, perform heat loss calculations, and tailor designs to each home to ensure energy efficiency and compliance. Ideal candidates have hands-on plumbing or renewable heating experience, excellent communication, and a willingness to work in a fast‑moving startup with occasional field work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heat pump systems.
• Strong knowledge of heating system design and building fabric.
• Excellent communication skills with customers.
• Familiarity with MCS standards and compliance requirements.
• Attention to detail and ability to balance efficiency with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical site surveys (on-site) to assess heat pump suitability.
• Conduct heat loss calculations and system sizing.
• Provide technical guidance to installation teams and project managers.
• Troubleshoot and refine designs based on real-world feedback from installs.
• Stay current with industry standards, products, and best practices.

Skills

Heat pump surveying

System design

Heat loss calculations

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Guidance to teams

Driving licence

Startup environment

Education

NVQ 3 plumbing/heating

Job description

Are you committed to making a positive impact on the climate? Installio is on the hunt for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team as a Heat Pump surveyor and designer, ready to help tackle the UK’s net-zero transition. As a UK-wide heat pump installation company and a trusted partner for heat pump retailers and manufacturers, our goal is to become the number 1 heat pump installer in the UK. With big ambitions, a commitment to a sustainable future, and a focus on creating an inspiring workplace, Installio is at the forefront tackling the UK's labor shortage in the climate-trades!

Tasks

We\'re looking for a Heat pump surveyor to spearhead the surveying and system design process for residential heat pump and solar installations. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring every install is technically sound, energy efficient, and tailored to the customer\'s home. You’ll lead site surveys (in-person on site), develop accurate heat loss calculations, as well as support our field teams with occasional reactive maintenance and servicing.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands-on plumbing or renewable heating experience, looking to move off the tools.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical site surveys (on-site) to assess heat pump suitability
• Conduct detailed heat loss calculations and system sizing
• Provide technical guidance to installation teams and project managers
• Troubleshoot and refine designs based on real-world feedback from installs
• Stay current with industry standards, products, and best practices

Requirements

You\'ll be an experienced heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design and strong communication skills

• Proven experience in heat pump system
• Strong understanding of building fabric, heat loss, and hydronic systems
• Good with customers
• Familiarity with MCS standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance efficiency with accuracy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
• Willing to drive to up to 2 surveys each day
• Clean UK driving licence
• NVQ 3 or above qualification in plumbing or heating

Preferable:

• BPEC or equivalent qualification in heat pump design
• Experience leading a team or managing technical workflows

Benefits:

• Base salary of £50K annually
• Commission structure with on target earning of over £55k+
• 28 days of holidays per annum (incl. national holidays)
• Company vehicle
• Modern and inspiring work environment