Installation Engineer – Renewable Heating
Heat Different
Location: Norfolk, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Expected start date: 01/10/2026
Salary: £[XX,XXX–XX,XXX] depending on experience
About Heat Different
Heat Different is a multi-award-winning designer and installer of renewable heating and hot water systems for domestic and commercial properties.
We pride ourselves on installing exceptionally high-quality heating systems using carefully selected materials and equipment. The quality of our workmanship and attention to detail are a huge part of what sets us apart.
We're now looking for an experienced plumber or heating engineer to join our installation team.
Previous heat pump experience is not necessary.
If you're a skilled plumber or heating engineer who takes pride in producing neat, high-quality work, we'll provide the on-the-job training and support needed to develop your knowledge of heat pumps and renewable heating systems.
The Role
Do you take pride in standing back at the end of an installation and looking at something you've built properly?
We're looking for someone who enjoys creating exceptionally neat heating installations, cares about the details and wants their workmanship to speak for itself.
As a Heat Different Installation Engineer, you'll work on the installation of our air source and ground source heat pump systems.
You'll work from our system designs and schematics, installing pipework and components neatly, accurately and with care.
You'll also be an important point of contact for our customers while you're on site, keeping them informed of progress and representing Heat Different to the high standard we're known for.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Installing heating and hot water systems in domestic and commercial properties
- Installing pipework, cylinders, pumps, valves and other system components
- Working accurately from system schematics and installation drawings
- Producing exceptionally neat and well-presented pipework
- Testing, flushing, filling and preparing systems for commissioning
- Identifying and solving installation problems on site
- Keeping customers informed of progress throughout the installation
- Completing digital installation records and documentation
- Organising materials and managing stock required for installations
- Working effectively with other engineers and members of the Heat Different team
- Providing feedback and identifying ways we can continually improve our installation process
You Don't Need Heat Pump Experience
We're much more interested in finding someone with excellent plumbing skills, the right attitude and a genuine pride in their workmanship than finding someone who already knows everything about heat pumps.
Previous renewable heating or heat pump experience is welcome, but it isn't a requirement for this position.
If you have a strong plumbing and heating background, we'll provide on-the-job heat pump training and help you develop the technical knowledge required to install our renewable heating systems.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced plumber or heating engineer who wants to move into the growing renewable heating industry.
What We're Looking For
The right person will have:
- Strong plumbing and heating installation skills
- An aptitude for exceptionally neat working practices
- The ability to follow system schematics
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good organisation and the ability to work to agreed timescales
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence communicating professionally with customers
- Good digital documentation skills
- The ability to work independently and make sensible decisions on site
- A team mentality with shared responsibility and accountability
- A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
- Flexibility where business and project requirements demand it
Above all, we're looking for someone who cares about the quality of what they install.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent
- Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage qualification
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Good general plumbing and heating experience
Useful, but not essential:
- Basic electrical wiring knowledge
- Heat pump or renewable heating experience
- Previous experience working from heating system schematics
Heat pump qualifications or previous heat pump installation experience are not required. Training will be provided.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- [Company van]
- [Fuel card]
- [Company phone / tablet]
- [Holiday allowance]
- [Pension]
- On-the-job heat pump and renewable heating training
- Ongoing technical development
- High-quality tools, materials and equipment
- Interesting domestic and commercial renewable heating projects
- The opportunity to develop a long-term career within the renewable heating industry
- Support from an experienced design and operations team
Take Pride in What You Install
At Heat Different, we don't see heating installations as something that should simply work and then be hidden away.
We want our installations to perform brilliantly and look like they've been installed by people who care about their craft.
If you're a plumber or heating engineer who takes pride in neat pipework, enjoys solving problems and likes leaving a job knowing it's been done properly, we'd like to hear from you.
You don't need to be a heat pump engineer already. Bring us your plumbing skills and your attitude — we'll help you develop the rest.
Apply through Indeed with your CV and tell us a little about your experience.
Expected start date: 01/10/2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have a clean driving licence?
Experience:
- plumbing & heating: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
- City & Guilds or equivalent in plumbing and heating (preferred)
Work Location: In person
