Renewable Engineer

Cole Connections Ltd; Banstead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

Paid annual leave

Ongoing training

Job summary

Cole Connections Ltd is recruiting for a Renewable Engineer to work on heat pump, Solar PV and battery storage projects across Surrey, London and surrounding areas. The role is field-based with a permanent, full-time contract.

You will install, commission, service and fault-find air source heat pump systems, inspect workmanship, support solar PV installations, and provide technical guidance to engineers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Air source heat pump installation/commissioning/servicing/fault-finding experience.
• Knowledge of domestic heating systems, hydraulics, cylinders, pumps, valves and controls.
• Knowledge of Solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics and manufacturer specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, and fault-find air source heat pump systems.
• Support Solar PV and battery storage installations.
• Inspect workmanship to ensure design/manufacturer/industry standards are met.
• Identify defects and oversee remedial work.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and subcontractors.

Skills

Air source heat pumps

Domestic heating systems

Solar PV

Battery storage

Schematics reading

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

Vaillant

Grant

Trianco

Job description

Renewable Engineer

£48,000 - £58,000 DOE + company van & Fuel Card

Surbiton, Surrey | Permanent, Full-time

Field-based across Surrey, London and surrounding areas

Are you an experienced Renewable Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

Cole Connections is recruiting for a specialist renewable energy business delivering heat pump, Solar PV and battery storage projects.

We’re looking for a technically strong, hands‑on engineer with solid air source heat pump experience who is keen to develop their career across the wider renewable energy sector.

You’ll take ownership of quality across renewable energy projects, inspect work on site, support engineers and ensure installations meet the required standards, while remaining practically involved when needed.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your renewable energy experience and progress towards Quality Assurance and Project Management, without moving into a purely desk‑based role.

What you’ll be doing

• Working hands‑on alongside engineers across renewable energy installations
• Installing, commissioning, servicing and fault‑finding air source heat pump systems
• Supporting Solar PV and battery storage installations
• Carrying out technical and quality inspections across renewable energy projects
• Ensuring workmanship meets design, manufacturer and industry standards
• Identifying defects and completing or overseeing remedial work
• Providing technical guidance and support to engineers and subcontractors
• Supporting Project Managers with technical and site issues
• Reviewing schematics, specifications and technical information
• Completing inspection, commissioning and service documentation
• Conducting professional customer handovers

What we’re looking for

First and foremost, you’ll be a strong, experienced and hands‑on engineer. Air source heat pumps should be your strongest discipline, with the practical experience and technical knowledge to confidently work alongside other engineers while also assessing the quality of their work.

You’ll need:

• Strong air source heat pump installation, commissioning, servicing and fault‑finding experience
• Good knowledge of domestic heating systems, hydraulics, cylinders, pumps, valves and controls
• Experience or knowledge of Solar PV and battery storage systems
• Experience assessing workmanship and technical quality
• Ability to interpret schematics, technical drawings and manufacturer specifications
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer‑focused approach
• Full UK driving licence

You’ll hold recognised qualifications relevant to your engineering background. These could include plumbing and heating, heat pump installation/commissioning, Solar PV, Unvented Hot Water, Water Regulations, 18th Edition, electrical energy storage, MCS or similar. You don’t need to hold every qualification listed.

Manufacturer experience with Vaillant, Grant or Trianco would be beneficial, although further training can be provided.

What’s on offer?

• £48,000 - £58,000 DOE
• company van
• fuel card
• mobile phone
• pension
• paid annual leave
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training