Heat Pump Project Manager / Senior Heat Pump Engineer

Heat Pump Project Manager / Senior Heat Pump Engineer Renewable Heating & Decarbonisation Projects West Wales Region

Permanent: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience + Package (incl Company vehicle & fuel card)

or Long-Term Freelance (£300 per day paid CIS or LTD)

An established South Wales main contractor is recruiting for an experienced Heat Pump Project Manager / Senior Heat Pump Engineer to help shape and grow its renewable heating division. Ideally, you will have technical expertise & experience installing heat pumps as well as managing this sort of project.

Due to increasing demand for Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) and low-carbon heating projects, the business is being presented with more and more opportunities to undertake this sort of work. As a result, they are looking for a technically strong individual who can combine heat pump expertise with project leadership to help drive the next phase of growth.

This is more than a traditional project management or site management role. The successful candidate will play a key part in developing the company's renewable heating capability, influencing project delivery, supporting future business growth and helping establish the business as a recognised provider of renewable heating solutions across South Wales.

The company is open to engaging the right individual on either a permanent basis or through a long-term freelance arrangement.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a thriving business that's already well established at a pivotal stage of its growth within the renewable heating sector.

With demand for heat pump and decarbonisation projects continuing to increase, the business is seeking someone who can become a trusted technical lead, support project delivery and help expand its presence within the renewable heating market.

For an ambitious individual with strong technical expertise and commercial awareness, this is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the future direction of a growing renewables division rather than simply managing individual projects.

Initially, you will lead the delivery of a school decarbonisation programme involving the replacement of traditional oil-fired heating systems with modern Air Source Heat Pump solutions. Beyond this, there is a growing pipeline of renewable heating and low-carbon energy projects offering long-term career prospects and variety.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Air Source Heat Pump projects from pre-construction through to completion

• Providing technical leadership on heat pump systems, renewable heating technologies and associated mechanical services

• Leading project delivery across multiple sites

• Managing subcontractors, specialist installers and suppliers

• Coordinating plant room modifications and mechanical installation works

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and installation methodologies

• Monitoring programme, quality and budget performance

• Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring systems operate in accordance with design requirements

• Liaising with clients, consultants and project stakeholders

• Driving health, safety and environmental compliance across all projects

• Producing progress reports and maintaining project documentation

• Supporting business growth within the renewable heating and decarbonisation sector

• Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and strengthen the company's heat pump capability

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience installing, commissioning, delivering or managing commercial Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) projects

• Strong technical understanding of heat pump systems and renewable heating technologies.

• Previous experience as a Heat Pump Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, Site Manager, Contracts Manager, Renewables Manager or Senior Heat Pump Engineer.

• Experience delivering commercial heating, mechanical building services or decarbonisation projects.

• Knowledge of plant rooms, heating systems and associated mechanical services.

• -Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Experience managing subcontractors and installation teams.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• SMSTS

• CSCS Card.

• First Aid at Work

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) experience
• Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualifications
• MCS, BPEC or other recognised heat pump qualifications
• Experience delivering education, public sector or local authority projects
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, retrofit, net-zero or decarbonisation programmes
• Experience working with wider renewable technologies

Permanent Package:

£55,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary Car Allowance or Company Van Fuel Card Private Healthcare Company Pension Scheme Long-Term Career Progression Opportunities Opportunity to help shape a growing renewables division Secure pipeline of existing and upcoming projects

Freelance:

£300 per day (paid CIS or LTD) Long-Term Contract Opportunity Strong Pipeline of Existing and Upcoming Projects Opportunity to become a key part of the company's ongoing growth plans

Why Join?

• Opportunity to help build and grow a developing renewable heating division
• Increasing volume of Air Source Heat Pump and decarbonisation projects
• Genuine influence over how the business develops within the renewables sector
• Strong pipeline of work across South Wales
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to progress into senior operational or divisional leadership roles
• Join a business investing in long-term growth within a rapidly expanding market

If you're an experienced Heat Pump Project Manager, Renewables Manager or Senior Heat Pump Engineer looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise with project leadership while helping shape the growth of a successful contractor's renewable heating division, we'd like to hear from you