About the role:

At Data Energy, we’re dedicated to sustainability and transforming the built environment. We empower our clients to comprehend their energy consumption and explore avenues to implement changes that promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, leveraging cutting-edge ECCMs. With over three decades of industry expertise and a string of accolades to our credit, we eagerly welcome individuals who share our vision of achieving NetZero.

Our diverse and inclusive ethos underscores our commitment to attracting top-tier talent. Our success is a testament to our exceptional team, and we’re eager to strengthen our ranks.

It’s an exciting time to be in a developing sector. We’re passionate about sustainability and making changes to the built environment to help our clients understand their energy consumption and ultimately how they may be able to implement changes that will save energy and reduce their carbon emissions through implementation of ECCM’s.

With over 30 years in the industry and a number of awards to our name we welcome someone that can join our team and make NetZero happen!

We have a diverse and inclusive ethos. We want to attract a range of talented individuals to join our team. Our success is only possible because of our outstanding team and we’re looking to build on our strong foundations.

Salary & Benefits:

• £65,000 – £75,000
• Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Sick pay: Generous sickness and accident insurance
• Loyalty Bonus: After two years’ service
• Life Assurance: x2 your annual salary
• Wellness: Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a private GP plus confidential telephone counselling that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Eye Care: Annual eye checks will be reimbursed
• Reward & Recognition: We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Personal Development: Training Academy/ Mentor initiative
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Onsite gym and spa

Role Overview and Expectations:

We seek a qualified engineer (BEng minimum) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Heat Networks (HN), prioritising operational optimisation over design. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in managing installer-to-maintainer handovers, troubleshooting, and addressing legacy issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the Company adheres to “Good Industry Practice” (GIP) standards as a Heat Network Operator, in line with industry codes and guidelines.
• Conducting HN performance reviews, optimisation, and energy balance reporting, with a focus on CHP performance and environmental impacts.
• Complying with industry standards such as PAS55, BSRIA Guide BG3, CIBSE CP1, CIBSE Guide M, and SFG 20.
• Conducting energy forensics, tracking energy usage, and facilitating tariff calculations and customer reporting.
• Engaging with stakeholders including Developers, Clients, and Managing Agents to evaluate HN performance and discuss strategic plant replacement plans.
• Ensuring compliance with Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 and relevant amendments, and overseeing water treatment regimes.
• Supervising Heat and Cooling Network Acceptance Testing (handover from developer to Managing Agent)

Projects You’ll Be Involved In:

• District Energy Feasibility and Detailed Project Development
• Identifying, exploring, and commercialising district energy network opportunities for various residentially managed buildings
• Deploying innovative solutions encompassing district heating, district cooling, and renewable technologies.
• Completion of OPPS notifications and feasibility assessments.
• HNES applications

To Apply:

• You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to apply for this position.
• MEng / BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• CEng status would be beneficial
• Driving license