Air Source Heat Pump Pre-Sales Engineer Location: Birchwood / Preston Salary: £38k - £43k plus car About the Role: We’re looking for a proactive and motivated Pre-Sales Engineer to join our growing renewables team. If you’ve got foundational experience in HVAC or renewable energy systems and youre eager to build your technical and commercial expertise, this is an ideal opportunity. In this customer-facing role, you’ll work alongside senior engineers, sales colleagues, and clients to ensure our proposed air source heat pump (ASHP) solutions are technically robust, compliant, and tailored to customer needs. Key Responsibilities: Technical Sales Support Provide accurate technical input to support quotations and proposals. Review system designs for technical feasibility, compliance, and performance. Help bridge communication between sales, engineering, and customers. Deliver internal technical briefings and support product training for the sales team. Solution Development: Assist in the design and specification of ASHP systems based on client requirements. Carry out preliminary system assessments, including sizing and layout. Identify opportunities for design optimisation and energy efficiency. Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to validate components and configurations. Customer Engagement: Attend customer meetings and site visits to collect data and assess project feasibility. Provide clear, confident technical explanations throughout the sales process. Contribute to the development of tailored proposals and manage client feedback. Proposal Preparation: Produce technical documents, schematics, and system performance estimates. Ensure proposals are technically accurate, compliant, and professionally presented. Support cost-benefit and lifecycle evaluations to showcase system value. Product & Industry Knowledge: Stay up to date on ASHP technologies, regulations, and industry trends. Participate in ongoing training and share new insights with the wider team. Monitor competitors and emerging innovation to enhance our offering. Compliance & Quality: Ensure system designs and proposals comply with all relevant standards and regulations. Assist in preparing documentation required for audits and certifications. About You: Strong communicator, proactive, and comfortable working collaboratively. Well-organised, reliable, and motivated to learn and grow. Detail-driven, with a focus on technical accuracy and continuous improvement. Experience: Experience in HVAC, building services, or renewable energy. Exposure to air source heat pumps or similar low-carbon technologies. Confident working with technical drawings, specifications, and standards. HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field (preferred). Knowledge & Skills: Understanding of thermodynamics and heat pump principles. Awareness of MCS standards, building regulations, and environmental compliance. Familiarity with domestic and light commercial heating systems. Working knowledge of heat loss calculations and system performance metrics. Why Join Us? Develop your technical and commercial expertise in a rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Collaborate with experienced engineers and a supportive sales team. Access continuous professional development and certification support. Be part of a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation