Lead Renewable Heat Engineer – District Heating Expert

Natural Power; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible and hybrid working options

Employee assistance programme

Health plans and personal insurances

Opportunities for career development and progression

Job summary

A renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Renewable Heat Engineer to lead district heating and low-carbon projects. This role involves technical authority, project management, and consultancy delivery, requiring a strong background in renewable heat systems and project management. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of delivery while managing client relationships. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible working options and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering or project management discipline.
• Chartered or near-chartered member of a relevant professional institution.
• Strong experience in renewable heat, district heating or waste-to-energy projects.
• Proven experience leading consultancy projects and working directly with clients.
• Advanced IT skills, including modelling and analysis of complex energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for district heating and low-carbon heat projects.
• Lead projects as Project Manager, acting as the main point of contact for clients.
• Deliver technical analysis, modelling and reporting for low-carbon heat and district energy projects.
• Manage client-facing contracts to ensure scope, programme, quality and budget requirements are achieved.

Skills

Renewable heat expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Technical analysis

Education

Degree in engineering or project management

CIBSE CP1 accreditation

Postgraduate qualification or full chartership

Tools

Technical modelling software

Job description

A renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Renewable Heat Engineer to lead district heating and low-carbon projects. This role involves technical authority, project management, and consultancy delivery, requiring a strong background in renewable heat systems and project management. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of delivery while managing client relationships. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible working options and career development opportunities.