At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the heat pump division, overseeing installations from design to customer handover.
- Company: Rapidly growing, tech-driven home energy business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Up to £60,000 salary, 30 days leave, private healthcare, and pension matching.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with ongoing training and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a growing operation and shape the future of renewable heating.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing heat pump projects and strong technical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Heat Pump Operations Manager to lead and develop the heat pump division of a rapidly growing, technology-led home energy business. This is a senior technical and operational role with responsibility for the full delivery of domestic heat pump installations, from initial design and planning through to installation, commissioning and customer handover. You will lead a team of heat pump engineers, installers and operational coordinators, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to consistently high technical and customer-service standards. This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a growing operation, influence processes and help shape how the division develops as installation volumes continue to increase.
The Package
- up to £60,000 salary
- 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays – 38 days in total
- Private healthcare
- Pension matched up to 6%
- Life assurance worth four times your salary
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Ongoing training and technical development
- Genuine long-term career progression
- Regular team social events
The Role
As Heat Pump Operations Manager, you will:
- Manage the design, planning, installation and commissioning of domestic heat pump systems
- Lead, support and develop heat pump engineers, installers and operational coordinators
- Manage installation schedules, workloads, budgets and delivery capacity
- Provide technical guidance on heat-loss calculations, system sizing, design and performance
- Review designs and support engineers with complex or unusual installations
- Monitor installation quality, productivity and customer outcomes
- Investigate technical issues, failed installations and escalated customer cases
- Conduct installation audits and introduce quality and process improvements
- Ensure compliance with building regulations, manufacturer guidance and industry standards
- Work closely with sales, procurement, technical support and customer-service teams
- Monitor operational KPIs and produce clear performance reports
- Support the continued growth and strategic development of the heat pump division
Team Leadership
You will be responsible for creating a positive, supportive and accountable team culture. This will include regular one-to-one meetings, technical coaching, performance management and helping team members develop their careers. The business is fast paced, so you will need to make clear decisions under pressure while maintaining quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For
You should have:
- Previous experience managing heat pump projects or renewable-heating installations
- Strong technical knowledge of air source heat pump systems
- Experience leading engineers, installers or technical teams
- Knowledge of heat pump design, sizing, commissioning and system performance
- Experience managing domestic installation projects
- Good understanding of building regulations and relevant industry standards
- Strong project-management, planning and problem-solving skills
- Experience monitoring installation quality and compliance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
- NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, Heating or an equivalent trade qualification
- Experience with ground source heat pumps, MCS compliance, heat-loss software, CAD tools or manufacturer-specific training would be advantageous.
Suitable Backgrounds
This role may suit someone currently working as a: Heat Pump Manager, Heat Pump Operations Manager, ASHP Manager, Heat Pump Installation Manager, Renewable Heating Manager, Heating Operations Manager, Heat Pump Project Manager, Technical Manager or Senior Heat Pump Engineer.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a growing division within a successful, well-funded home energy business offering a strong salary, one of the best holiday packages in the market and genuine influence over future growth. Apply with your latest CV or contact Rob Phillips at HVAC Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
Heat Pump Manager employer: HVAC Recruitment Limited
As a leading UK Facilities Management provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, all while working in the beautiful and diverse landscapes of Scotland. Join us to make a meaningful impact in critical environments such as Healthcare and Education, where your leadership will drive operational excellence and service innovation.
