Job Title: Heat Networks Engineer
Location: UK (Flexible/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for decarbonisation and a background in district heating systems? We're supporting a major UK energy operator in finding a Heat Networks Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent opportunity to work on innovative heat decarbonisation projects and make a lasting impact on energy infrastructure.
You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of distributed energy systems — from design and commissioning through to optimisation and upgrades — helping to ensure safe, efficient, and low-carbon heating networks across multiple UK sites.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, commission, operate and optimise low-carbon heat networks
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Lead or support the delivery of construction and upgrade projects across CHP, gas boilers, biomass boilers, and heat pumps
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Manage contractor activities on-site, including H&S compliance, QA/QC, and performance monitoring
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Collaborate with engineering, O&M, and asset teams to ensure smooth integration and continuous improvement
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Carry out root-cause analysis and propose technical solutions for improving network reliability and efficiency
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Support decarbonisation goals by implementing best practices in system design and maintenance
What We’re Looking For
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~5 years of experience in district heating, heat networks, or decentralised energy systems
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Experience working with Combined Heat & Power (CHP) units, gas boilers, and preferably biomass boilers
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Strong experience with heat pump systems (essential)
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Either:
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Proven background in heat networks design/commissioning
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OR proven background in operations and maintenance (O&M)
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Practical project delivery experience, including contractor management, H&S, QA/QC
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Great communication and collaboration skills
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A proactive, safety-first approach to engineering and delivery