Lead Heat Pump & Solar Design Surveyor

Installio; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Commission on-target earnings

28 days holiday

Modern and inspiring workplace

Job summary

Installio is seeking a Technical Survey and Designer to lead site surveys for residential heat pump and solar installations across the UK. You will ensure designs are technically sound, energy efficient, and tailored to homeowners, working on-site and collaborating with field teams.

This role suits hands-on renewables engineers aiming to move off the tools, with experience in heating systems, building fabric, heat loss, and MCS standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heat pump systems.
• Strong understanding of building fabric, heat loss, and hydronic systems.
• Great 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.

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.
• Support the development of survey and design processes and tools.
• Troubleshoot and refine designs based on real-world feedback from installs.
• Stay current with industry standards, products, and best practices.

Skills

Heat pumps

Building fabric

Hydronic systems

Customer service

MCS standards

Attention to detail

Startup environment

Driving surveys

Education

NVQ3 heating

BPEC qualification

Job description

Installio is seeking a Technical Survey and Designer to lead site surveys for residential heat pump and solar installations across the UK. You will ensure designs are technically sound, energy efficient, and tailored to homeowners, working on-site and collaborating with field teams.

This role suits hands-on renewables engineers aiming to move off the tools, with experience in heating systems, building fabric, heat loss, and MCS standards.