Heat Networks Engineer in Cambridge

Join a forward-thinking utilities company that puts innovation and service excellence at the heart of everything it does. At Last Mile, we are proud to deliver high quality solutions across the multi utility sector, and our team continues to grow. We are looking for a Heat Networks Engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of our heat network assets. You will provide specialist engineering expertise across the development, review and operational integration of heat networks, including shared ground loop systems, ensuring schemes are technically sound and ready for adoption.

Working closely with teams across design, construction, asset management and operations, you will support high standards in design, commissioning and handover, while helping to develop robust processes for long term operation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to reliable, efficient and scalable heat network solutions as the business expands.

Whats in it for you as a Heat Networks Engineer?

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working*
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Heat Networks Engineer:

• Standards & Guidance: Develop and improve technical standards, specifications and guidance for the design, construction, commissioning and adoption of heat network and shared ground loop assets.
• Design Review & Assurance: Provide expert engineering review and challenge of designs, calculations, layouts and commissioning proposals to ensure safe and operable asset adoption.
• Adoption & Handover Requirements: Support the development of asset adoption criteria, including documentation, testing evidence, commissioning records and as built information.
• Operational Strategy: Help establish consistent approaches to maintenance, monitoring and fault response, aligned with operational learning and regulatory requirements.
• Project Delivery Support: Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure schemes are delivered in line with company standards and industry requirements.
• Quality & Performance Input: Provide technical input on quality, operability, maintainability and whole life performance throughout project delivery and during defect identification.
• Continuous Improvement & Industry Awareness: Contribute to process improvements, business planning and the development of heat capabilities, while staying up to date with relevant legislation and market developments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience / Knowledge: Experience in heat networks, shared ground loop systems, district or communal heating, building services, or a related energy infrastructure environment. Demonstrable experience across design, construction, commissioning, operation, technical assurance, or asset adoption of heat network systems. Good understanding of key system components including energy centres, distribution pipework, HIUs, metering, controls, pumps, valves and heat pump interfaces. Able to interpret technical information, identify risks or non-conformance and provide clear, practical engineering feedback. Experience applying engineering standards and working with project stakeholders, alongside a sound understanding of relevant regulations, CDM principles and whole life asset considerations.
• Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Energy Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience. Professional membership or progress towards IEng or CEng is desirable, along with any relevant heat network or building services qualifications or training.

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Heat Networks Engineer? Apply now! We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us: Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the last mile of essential utilities infrastructure. With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre. With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow. Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a one-stop shop for new utility connections. We're proud to be both a Great Place to Work certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.