Senior District Heating Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company known for its low carbon energy infrastructure is seeking a Senior District Heating / Energy Design Engineer. This role offers the chance to shape significant projects and provides ample opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment with a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Company laptop or PC provided

Qualifications

• Experience with civil, mechanical, or external pipework.
• Open to transferable experience in energy design.
• Strong emphasis on network and infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects for heat networks and energy systems.
• Work with local authorities and developers on major projects.
• Provide input on project development and management.

Skills

Energy Design

Infrastructure Design

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Senior District Heating / Energy Design Engineer Required

True are working with a respected specialist in low carbon energy infrastructure that is growing its senior design team. The company delivers large-scale heat networks and energy systems across the UK and Europe, managing everything from funding and design through to construction, operation and maintenance.

With over £1 billion in secured investment, they continue to deliver major heat network projects alongside local authorities, developers and property owners. Senior engineers here are given genuine input into how projects are shaped and delivered, with clear opportunities for long-term progression.

Projects vary in size and complexity, from city-scale heat networks to rural off-grid systems. There’s a strong emphasis on infrastructure and network design, so experience with civil, mechanical or external pipework packages is particularly relevant. That said, they’re open to engineers with transferable experience or a broader background in energy design.

The business works from modern, well-equipped offices across the UK and Europe and offers a flexible hybrid working model. The leadership team is recognised for practical innovation and has a strong reputation within the energy sector.

Senior District Heating / Energy Design Engineer Package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Company bonus scheme based on individual and team performance

• Private healthcare

• Pension scheme

• Electric car leasing scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee wellbeing support

• Learning and development opportunities

• Company laptop or PC provided