KTP Associate - R & D Engineer

London Metropolitan University; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution is seeking an Associate to collaborate on a KTP project focusing on developing innovative heat recovery systems. The role requires a solid understanding of IoT technologies and energy performance monitoring, as well as practical experience in thermal energy systems. You will work with experienced academics and contribute to energy efficiency improvements in the built environment. The position offers hybrid working and a £4,000 professional development package.

Benefits

£4,000 training and development package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of IoT technologies and energy monitoring.
• Practical experience with thermal energy systems.
• Knowledge of ground source heat pumps and solar panels.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate system's capability to capture fabric heat.
• Develop and prototype heat source system.
• Establish scalable manufacturing strategy.

Skills

IoT technologies

Energy monitoring systems

Ground source heat pumps

Solar panels

Thermal energy systems

Energy performance monitoring

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London's most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

Research and knowledge exchange are fundamental parts of this vision, informing every aspect of life at London Met and driving real impact and change in London and beyond.

About the post

This is an exciting collaboration between London Metropolitan University and Better Planet (UK) Ltd, an innovative heat pump installation SME. The Associate will be based at Busworks (N7 9DP), with the option of hybrid working.

The purpose of the KTP project is to develop a building fabric-integrated heat recovery system that significantly improves the viability of ground source heat pumps and solar PVT systems, improving thermal performance, and contributing to energy efficiency advancements in the built environment.

The Associate should have a broad understanding of IoT technologies and energy monitoring systems, knowledge of ground source heat pumps/solar panels and with practical experience of thermal energy systems, IoT energy management, energy performance monitoring in buildings and R&D.

You'll be supported by experienced academics at London Met as well as Better Planet's team of subject matter experts. A £4,000 package is available for training and development purposes.

Key objectives include:

1. Demonstrating the system's ability to effectively capture fabric heat as a supplementary source.
2. Developing and prototyping the heat source system, optimising materials and integration.
3. Establishing a scalable manufacturing strategy, evaluating production costs

Ref: 25RKE0700

Interview date: TBC

How to apply

• Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.
• All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality.
• If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.

Further information

Job Description/Person Specification

Summary Terms and Conditions

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held.

At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/

View the benefits of working at London Met on our Information for Applicants page.

If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: [e-mail] quoting the job reference number