Technical Survey and Design Lead - Heat pumps
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Are you committed to making a positive impact on the climate? Installio is on the hunt for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team as a Heat Pump surveyor and designer, ready to help tackle the UK’s net-zero transition.
As a UK-wide heat pump installation company and a trusted partner for heat pump retailers and manufacturers, our goal is to become the number 1 heat pump installer in the UK. With big ambitions, a commitment to a sustainable future, and a focus on creating an inspiring workplace, Installio is at the forefront tackling the UK's labor shortage in the climate-trades!
Tasks
We're looking for a Technical Survey and Design Lead to spearhead the surveying and system design process for residential heat pump installations. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring every install is technically sound, energy efficient, and tailored to the customer's home. You’ll lead site surveys (in-person on site), develop accurate heat loss calculations, and design MCS-compliant systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands-on plumbing or renewable heating experience, looking to move off the tools.
Responsibilities:
* Lead technical site surveys (on-site) to assess heat pump suitability
* Conduct detailed heat loss calculations and system sizing
* Create compliant designs, schematics, and layout plans for air-source heat pumps
* Provide technical guidance to installation teams and project managers
* Ensure designs meet MCS standards and manufacturer specifications
* Support the development of survey and design processes and tools
* Troubleshoot and refine designs based on real-world feedback from installs
* Stay current with industry standards, products, and best practices
Requirements
You’ll be an experienced heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design and the ability to fault find.
* Proven experience in heat pump system design and surveying
* Strong understanding of building fabric, heat loss, and hydronic systems
* Good with customers
* Familiarity with MCS standards and compliance requirements
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance efficiency with accuracy
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
* Experience with design software
* Willing to drive to up to 2 surveys each day
* Clean UK driving licence
Preferable:
* Heat Geek Mastery
* NVQ 3 or above qualification in plumbing or heating
* BPEC or equivalent qualification in heat pump design
* Experience leading a team or managing technical workflows
Benefits
* £47K+ annual salary
* Bonus plan
* 28 days of holidays per annum (incl. national holidays)
* Company vehicle
* Modern and inspiring work environment
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