Lead Heat Pump Engineer in Stowmarket, Suffolk

Role and Client Overview

Lead Heat Pump Engineer required for our client, they are MCS-accredited air source heat pump installer, established six years ago and recognised for high-quality residential plumbing and heating installations. The business delivers private projects across East Anglia, including high-end domestic retrofit, self-build homes and larger new-build developments.

They are seeking a Lead Heat Pump Engineer to manage a self-sufficient installation team comprising the Lead Engineer and a Junior Engineer. The role is predominantly site-based across East Anglia, with most work in Suffolk, and offers the potential to progress into a senior position supporting the Technical Director.

Lead Heart Pump Engineer Key Responsibilities
• Lead the delivery of air source heat pump installations from start to completion.
• Manage a Junior Engineer and / or other Heating Engineers, and take responsibility for the team’s work on site.
• Install heat pumps, hot water cylinders, radiators and associated heating and plumbing systems.
• Deliver installations across retrofit, self-build and private new-build projects.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately and to the required standard.
• Communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and other site contacts, including on detailed or high-specification residential projects.
• Use company technology and installation-related apps as part of day-to-day operations.
• Occasional requirement to support service and maintenance activities

Lead Heat Pump Engineer Requirements
• Minimum five years’ experience installing heat pumps.
• Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, or as a self-sufficient installer responsible for the work of a team on site.
• Strong practical experience with air source heat pump systems; oil and gas-only backgrounds will not be suitable.
• Hold industry relevant qualifications such as BPEC Level 3 in Air Source Heat Pumps, Unvented Cylinder, Water Regs and Energy Efficiency
• Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Experience with service and maintenance is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with Samsung and Vaillant systems would be useful.
• Qualification such as Gas Safe, OFTEC, or LPG would be seen as advantageous

Lead Heat Pump Engineer Remuneration
• Salary of £45,000–£50,000 per annum.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Company pension
• 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Progression opportunities
• Working hours - Mon – Fri, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
• No on-call rota.
• Unlimited overtime available