Heat Pump Technical Surveyor NEW

Ipswich, Suffolk
Buchan and London Recruitment

Air Source Heat Pump Technical Surveyor & Designer

Employment: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £38,000 £42,000 depending on experience
Package: Company vehicle and fuel
Location: Based in IP, CB,

We are looking for an experienced Technical Surveyor & Designer to support our growing domestic air source heat pump business. Ideal candidate will have

BPEC Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems Design

With heating engineering background and Recognised qualifications covering heat-pump system design, appropriate to MCS competency requirements.

The successful candidate will carry out property surveys, complete heat-loss calculations and produce accurate heating system designs. This is a dedicated technical position, suited to someone who combines practical heating knowledge with strong design and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out technical surveys of domestic properties to assess suitability and requirements for air source heat pump installations.
• Complete room-by-room heat-loss calculations and heating system designs.
• Specify suitable equipment, emitters, hot-water systems and associated components.
• Identify installation requirements, constraints and any additional works.
• Prepare clear survey reports, technical specifications and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues and respond to design queries.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards, manufacturer requirements and company procedures.
• Manage appointments and design workloads to meet agreed deadlines.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in domestic heat-pump surveying and system design.
• Strong knowledge of heat-loss calculations, low-temperature heating and domestic heating systems.
• Relevant heating, plumbing or building-services background.
• Recognised qualifications covering heat-pump system design, appropriate to MCS competency requirements.
• Experience using heat-loss calculation and design software.
• Ability to work independently and produce accurate, well-organised documentation.
• Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with homeowners.
• Full UK driving licence.

Previous heat-pump installation experience and relevant manufacturer training would be advantageous.

The opportunity

This is a technical role with no sales targets. It offers the opportunity to focus on surveying and design within a growing renewable heating business.

We welcome applications from experienced surveyors and designers, as well as heat-pump engineers with proven design capability who are looking to move into a dedicated technical role.