Lead Heat Pump Engineer

Engineering Personnel Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card provided

Company pension

20 days' holiday + bank holidays

Progression opportunities

Unlimited overtime

Job summary

Engineering Personnel Ltd is seeking a Lead Heat Pump Engineer to manage on-site installations across East Anglia, primarily Suffolk. You will lead a small team, install air source heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiators on retrofit, self-build and private new-build projects, while ensuring safety, quality, and client communication on high-specifications.

The role offers progression to a senior position supporting the Technical Director, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and no

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience installing heat pumps.
• Lead Engineer on-site or sole installer responsible for a team.
• Qualifs: BPEC Level 3 in Air Source Heat Pumps, Unvented Cylinder, Water Regs and Energy Efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of heat pump installations from start to finish on site.
• Manage a Junior Engineer and/or other Heating Engineers on site.
• Install heat pumps, hot water cylinders, radiators and related systems.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to high quality standards.
• Communicate clearly with customers and site contacts on high-spec projects.
• Utilise company apps and installation tools in daily work.
• Occasional involvement in service and maintenance activities.

Skills

Team leadership

On-site management

Customer communication

Heat pump installation

Health & safety

Education

BPEC Level 3 in Air Source Heat Pumps

Unvented Cylinder

Water Regs & Energy Efficiency

Tools

Samsung heat pump systems

Vaillant heat pump systems

Job description

Role and Client Overview

Lead Heat Pump Engineer required for our client, they are MCS-accredited air source heat pump installer, established six years ago and recognised for high-quality residential plumbing and heating installations. The business delivers private projects across East Anglia, including high-end domestic retrofit, self-build homes and larger new-build developments. They are seeking a Lead Heat Pump Engineer to manage a self-sufficient installation team comprising the Lead Engineer and a Junior Engineer. The role is predominantly site-based across East Anglia, with most work in Suffolk, and offers the potential to progress into a senior position supporting the Technical Director.

Lead Heart Pump Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of air source heat pump installations from start to completion.
• Manage a Junior Engineer and / or other Heating Engineers, and take responsibility for the team's work on site.
• Install heat pumps, hot water cylinders, radiators and associated heating and plumbing systems.
• Deliver installations across retrofit, self-build and private new-build projects.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately and to the required standard.
• Communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and other site contacts, including on detailed or high-specification residential projects.
• Use company technology and installation-related apps as part of day-to-day operations.
• Occasional requirement to support service and maintenance activities

Lead Heat Pump Engineer Requirements

• Minimum five years' experience installing heat pumps.
• Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, or as a self-sufficient installer responsible for the work of a team on site.
• Strong practical experience with air source heat pump systems; oil and gas-only backgrounds will not be suitable.
• Hold industry relevant qualifications such as BPEC Level 3 in Air Source Heat Pumps, Unvented Cylinder, Water Regs and Energy Efficiency
• Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Experience with service and maintenance is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with Samsung and Vaillant systems would be useful.
• Qualification such as Gas Safe, OFTEC, or LPG would be seen as advantageous

Lead Heat Pump Engineer Remuneration

• Salary of £45,000-£50,000 per annum.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Company pension
• 20 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Progression opportunities
• Working hours - Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
• No on-call rota.
• Unlimited overtime available