Technical Manager Heat Pumps

Alternative Heat Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd is seeking a Technical Manager – Heat Pumps in Birmingham. You will own the technical and product roadmap for our heat pump range, develop specifications, support pre-sales activities and ensure projects meet high standards of efficiency and compliance.

You will collaborate across disciplines to drive specification-led opportunities, manage lifecycle optimisation, and support retrofit and whole-life performance for complex commercial applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-profile decarbonisation projects, including district heating, energy centres and renewable integrations.
• Develop forward-looking heat pump solutions and manage specifications to meet client objectives.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and ensure designs comply with UK/EU standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with sales, product management, engineering, marketing and operations to drive opportunities and lifecycle optimisation.

Job description

Description

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Department: Renewables

Location: Birmingham

Description

What We Do:

We provide fully integrated renewable energy solutions, from design and installation through to long-term operation and maintenance, supporting public and commercial organisations across the UK and Ireland. By delivering Heat as a Service, we provide reliable, low-carbon heating infrastructure, offering a fully managed solution that supports our client's decarbonisation goals in transitioning to sustainable heating. We take genuine pride in the long-standing relationships we have built, working closely with our clients as trusted partners and continuing to support them on their journey towards net zero.

Role Overview:

The Technical Manager – Heat Pumps will be responsible for driving growth, fostering partnerships, and promoting sustainable solutions.

They will lead on the efforts to secure new business through the development of forward-thinking solutions across a range of decarbonisation projects, including district heating systems, energy centres, and renewable technology integrations.

Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will liaise with clients and support in setting out the project scope to best meet the client’s objectives, and engaging with specialists to ensure designs put forward meet the highest standards of efficiency, innovation, and compliance while supporting Alternative Heat’s mission to drive decarbonisation in building services

Job Title Technical Manager – Heat Pumps

Location Flexible

Hours Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to Renewables Manager

What You'll be Doing

This role combines product and technical ownership of the commercial heat pump range with responsibility for developing and managing specifications, providing pre-sales technical support, and building strong relationships with consultants, contractors, architects, and clients. The position involves ensuring solutions comply with relevant UK/EU regulations and industry standards, supporting projects from early design through to delivery, and providing expert guidance on system selection, performance, integration, and lifecycle optimisation. Working closely with sales, product management, engineering, marketing, and operations teams, the role also helps drive specification-led opportunities, protect and convert projects through the sales pipeline, and feed market requirements into product development. A key focus is supporting decarbonisation, retrofit strategies, whole-life performance, reliability, and commercially viable heat pump solutions for complex commercial applications.