Technical Lead – Renewable Heating & Low-Carbon Tech

MMP Consultancy Limited; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MMP Consultancy Limited seeks an experienced Technical Lead - Renewable Technologies across Kent to lead low-carbon heating projects for a residential property portfolio. The role focuses on performance, standards development, and strategic support, with ~50% operational delivery and 50% technical development.

You'll oversee air source heat pumps, solar PV and emerging tech, mentor teams, and drive quality improvements while ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with air source heat pumps and renewable heating technologies.
• Fault-finding and diagnostics across heating systems and controls.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and commissioning heat pump systems.
• Knowledge of low-temperature heating principles and controls.
• Mentoring or coaching technical teams and knowledge sharing.
• Understanding housing standards and building regulations.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plumbing/Heating/HVAC/Building Services.
• Heat Pump Qualification (BPEC or equivalent).
• F-Gas Certification and Unvented Hot Water Qualification.
• Strong IT skills and using digital maintenance systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the organisation's technical lead for air source heat pumps and low-carbon heating technologies.
• Diagnose complex faults and system performance issues.
• Provide specialist technical support to operatives, contractors and management teams.
• Attend properties requiring advanced technical investigation and support.
• Improve first-time fix rates and reduce repeat repairs.
• Lead development and improvement of heat pump standards and procedures.
• Develop guidance on servicing, commissioning, diagnostics and controls.
• Capture operational learning and embed continuous improvements.
• Deliver technical coaching, toolbox talks and training to teams.
• Support long-term low-carbon heating strategy with Asset Management teams.
• Contribute to investment planning and lifecycle management.
• Analyse asset data for trends and performance improvements.
• Act as the key technical contact for manufacturers and contractors.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Air Source Heat Pumps

Renewable Heating

Diagnostics

Heat Pump Maintenance

HVAC Systems

Mentoring

Regulations Knowledge

NVQ Level 3

Heat Pump Qualification

F-Gas Certification

Unvented Hot Water

Driving Licence

IT Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing/Heating/HVAC/Building Services

Job description

MMP Consultancy Limited seeks an experienced Technical Lead - Renewable Technologies across Kent to lead low-carbon heating projects for a residential property portfolio. The role focuses on performance, standards development, and strategic support, with ~50% operational delivery and 50% technical development.

You'll oversee air source heat pumps, solar PV and emerging tech, mentor teams, and drive quality improvements while ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.