Technical Manager (453950) Leicester, England
Salary: GBP50000 - GBP60000 per annum
Technical Manager (Heat Pumps & Renewable Energy Systems)
Midlands | Full-Time | Permanent
We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing renewable energy specialist to recruit a Technical Manager to lead technical standards, product performance, and engineering excellence across the business.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to play a key role in a company at the forefront of the UK’s transition to low-carbon heating. You’ll act as the technical authority across installation, commissioning, service, and design functions, helping to drive quality, compliance, and innovation as the business continues to scale.
The Company
Our client is a specialist provider of renewable energy solutions, delivering:
* Renewable heating technologies
* Solar and energy‑efficient solutions
* Design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance services
Working across residential and light commercial sectors, the company has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality installations, and outstanding customer support.
With significant growth forecast over the coming years, they are investing in their technical leadership team to ensure standards remain best‑in‑class.
The Role
As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the business, ensuring systems are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained to the highest standards.
You will work closely with installation teams, service engineers, manufacturers, and senior management, acting as the go‑to technical expert across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
* Act as the company’s lead technical authority on renewable heating and energy systems
* Provide technical guidance across design, installation, commissioning, and service departments
* Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures, and best practices
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
* Provide technical support on complex installation projects
* Assist with commissioning strategies and troubleshooting
* Ensure systems are installed in accordance with manufacturer requirements and industry standards
* Support resolution of technical issues and escalations
* Maintain relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers
* Stay current with emerging technologies and industry developments
* Support product selection and specification processes
* Evaluate new technologies and opportunities for business growth
Training & Development
* Deliver technical training and mentoring to engineers and installers
* Develop competency frameworks and technical development programmes
* Support apprentice and engineer development pathways
* Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements
Compliance & Quality
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and certification schemes
* Oversee technical audits and quality assurance processes
* Support MCS, PAS 2035, and other industry accreditation requirements
* Drive high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction
Customer & Project Support
* Support clients, developers, consultants, and contractors with technical advice
* Assist with complex project requirements and design reviews
* Act as a senior escalation point for technical enquiries
The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced technical professional with a strong background in renewable heating, HVAC, or building services engineering.
* Experience with MCS and PAS 2035 frameworks
* Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy‑related qualification
* Experience delivering technical training
* Knowledge of solar PV, battery storage, or wider renewable technologies
The Package
* Company vehicle or car allowance
* Ongoing technical and leadership development
* Opportunity to influence technical strategy within a growing business
This role offers genuine long‑term progression within a business experiencing rapid growth.
For the right individual, there is potential to progress into:
* Head of Technical
* Technical Director
* Operations Director
while helping shape the future direction of a business operating in one of the UK’s fastest‑growing sectors.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the technical function within a growing renewable energy business, helping drive quality, innovation, and engineering excellence while contributing directly to the UK’s decarbonisation journey.
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