Senior Heat Pump Engineer

Rendesco Limited; East Boldon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

EV & Cycle to Work

Phone allowance

Team social fund

Training & development

Job summary

Rendesco seeks a Senior Heat Pump Engineer to lead installation and oversight of ground source heat pumps and HIUs across UK projects. You will work with the engineering team to deliver high-quality heat network installations and support junior engineers.

The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating, strong plumbing skills, and the ability to travel. The package includes a £45k-£50k salary, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, pension, and salary-sacrifice schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience installing ground source heat pumps and HIUs.
• Strong plumbing and/or pipefitting experience.
• Experience in domestic renewable energy installations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and complete quality documentation.
• Ability to travel and work away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Install and oversee heat pump and heat network systems.
• Support and supervise junior engineers on site.
• Install and integrate ground source heat pumps and HIUs.
• Carry out plumbing, pipefitting, insulation, and basic electrical work.
• Read drawings and ensure work meets standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading technical drawings

Travel flexibility

Team supervision

Electrical and control basics

Project collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing and Heating

Job description

Senior Heat Pump Engineer

Location: Nationwide with exciting projects across the UK, you must be willing to travel.

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Engineers are paid door to door for travel time.

Rendesco is the UK's leading heat pump and heat network business. We design, build, fund, own and operate low-carbon heating solutions that are helping to decarbonise homes across the UK. We're growing rapidly and are looking for a Senior Heat Pump Engineer to join our engineering team and play a key role in delivering high-quality heat pump and heat network installations. Decarbonisation should be easy, and we make it effortless.

The role

You'll be responsible for installing and overseeing heat pump and heat network systems, while supporting and supervising junior engineers. Your work will include:

• Installing and integrating ground source heat pumps and Heat Interface Units (HIUs).
• Plumbing and pipefitting for heating, cooling and hot water systems.
• Installing insulation, lagging and associated equipment.
• Carrying out basic electrical and control work.
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Reading technical drawings and ensuring work meets quality and regulatory standards.
• Supporting and supervising junior members of the engineering team.

About you

We're looking for an experienced engineer with:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating, or equivalent.
• Proven experience installing Ground Source Heat Pump systems.
• Strong plumbing and/or pipefitting experience.
• Experience in domestic renewable energy installations.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems and relevant UK regulations.
• The ability to read technical drawings and complete inspection and quality documentation.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home when required.
• Experience with district heat networks and commercial pre-insulated pipework would be highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

£45,000 – £50,000 salary, depending on experience.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance following probation.
• Pension scheme.
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Schemes.
• £30 monthly phone allowance.
• £50 quarterly team social fund.
• Training, qualifications and development opportunities.

Be the change. If you're ready to put your skills to work on meaningful projects that help power a cleaner, greener Britain, we'd love to hear from you. At Rendesco, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.