Technical Heat Network Consultant

 

Job Description – Technical Heat Network Consultant

Position Title: Technical Heat Network Consultant
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience plus discretionary bonus
Contract Type: Permanent

 

 

About the Organisation

This organisation is a specialist consultancy providing expertise in heat networks within the housing sector. Its focus is on improving system performance, supporting clients, and contributing to environmentally sustainable outcomes.

The company operates across a wide range of heat network activities, including communal and district systems. Key service areas include:

• Strategic planning and operational management
• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Training, policy insight, and governance
• Procurement and contract management (e.g. metering and billing)
• Customer engagement and communications
• Financial modelling and tariff structures
• Network optimisation and decarbonisation
• Data analysis and performance monitoring

The organisation promotes a collaborative and solutions-focused working culture, with an emphasis on innovation, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Core Objectives:

• Support the transition to affordable, low-carbon heating solutions
• Provide independent, client-focused advice
• Address knowledge gaps within housing and property management
• Advocate for improvements in the heat network sector
• Promote equitable access to efficient heating, particularly for underserved communities

Client Base:
Clients include housing providers and property managers operating heat networks, particularly within social housing. This includes housing associations, local authorities, and managing agents.

 

 

The Role

We’re looking for a Technical Consultant to join our growing Technical Team and play a leading role in delivering a range of specialist heat network services. This includes heat network optimisation projects, decarbonisation studies, asset reviews, acceptance testing, meter feasibility assessments, and other technical services that will continue to evolve alongside incoming heat network regulation.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining technical delivery, client engagement, and opportunities to help shape and expand our future service offering. You’ll work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality technical support and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

The role involves travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays for site visits. We’ll always discuss travel requirements in advance to ensure they work with your personal circumstances.

We operate a flexible, hybrid working model. Many of our team members are based across the UK and work remotely, with all staff spending at least some of their time working from home.

 

Key Responsibilities

Site Visits & Technical Surveys

You will lead and support a range of site-based technical assessments across both new-build and existing heat networks, as well as buildings connecting to district heating schemes. Working in line with recognised industry standards such as CIBSE CP1, responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out:
  • Heat network optimisation surveys
  • Meter feasibility assessments
  • Decarbonisation surveys
  • Asset reviews
  • Acceptance testing
• Liaising with client and contractor teams on site
• Engaging directly with residents and end customers where required, including home surveys
• Ensuring health and safety requirements are followed at all times

Technical Analysis & Reporting

• Delivering techno-economic analysis and client reporting
• Gathering, inputting, and analysing technical data
• Liaising with manufacturers and wider supply chain partners

Project & Client Management

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Attending online and in-person meetings
• Managing project schedules and timelines
• Producing high-quality reports and identifying opportunities to exceed client expectations

Business Development & Service Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to develop new or enhanced technical services
• Collaborating with Data and Consultancy teams to improve services and deliver added value to clients
• Supporting business development activities, including identifying potential clients, partners, and collaboration opportunities
• Representing Chirpy Heat at networking events and industry engagements
• Supporting proposal writing for technical services
• Contributing to website, blog, social media, and case study content

 

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be a great fit for this role — or another opportunity within our team.

The Benefits

In addition to an attractive salary, we also offer all staff an attractive benefits

package which includes:

• 6% contribution to your pension

• Discretionary profit and performance-related annual bonus

• Flexible working with time off in lieu

• 25 days leave, an additional day off for your birthday plus Christmas closing

• Cycle to work scheme

• EV car leasing

• Learning and training opportunities to meet your ongoing development

needs