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Now Recruiting: Renewable Energy Technical Surveyor

Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 per annum (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Wales, Southwest England, up to the West Midlands (travel and overnight stays required)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Transport: Company vehicle and fuel card provided
Holiday: 33 days, including bank holidays
Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme

About Heatforce

At Heatforce, we're more than energy installers – we're a trusted partner in creating a greener, more sustainable future.

With over 40 years of experience and more than 60,000 satisfied customers, we design and deliver a range of renewable energy and energy-efficiency solutions, including solar PV, air source heat pumps, battery storage, insulation, ventilation and EV charging systems.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, tailored solutions that make a real difference to our customers. As our renewables business continues to grow, we're looking for a technically minded individual to join our team.

About the Role

As a Renewable Energy Technical Surveyor, you'll play an important role in assessing residential properties and determining their suitability for renewable energy and energy-efficiency installations.

You'll visit customer properties across Wales, Southwest England and up to the West Midlands, carrying out detailed technical surveys covering a range of technologies, including:

• Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
• Solar PV and battery storage
• Internal insulation
• Ventilation

You'll assess property suitability, identify potential installation challenges, collect accurate technical information and carry out heat-loss calculations where required.

Working closely with our design, planning and installation teams, you'll help ensure that projects are properly assessed and that customers receive solutions suited to their property and individual requirements.

This is a varied, field-based and customer-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, working independently and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed on-site surveys of residential properties for renewable energy and energy-efficiency installations.
• Assess property structure, layout, existing heating systems and relevant electrical arrangements.
• Evaluate property suitability and identify appropriate locations for renewable technologies and associated equipment.
• Carry out heat-loss calculations where required.
• Identify potential installation challenges, access restrictions and technical considerations.
• Take accurate measurements, photographs and supporting information to assist with system design and installation planning.
• Prepare clear and detailed survey reports for internal design and installation teams.
• Communicate professionally with customers, explaining survey findings, technical considerations and the next steps in the process.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure accurate information is provided and projects progress efficiently.
• Manage your own workload, appointments and travel arrangements effectively.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in technical surveying, property assessments or a relevant technical role within the renewable energy, heating or energy-efficiency sectors.
• Experience in at least one or more of the following areas: Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV, battery storage, insulation or ventilation.
• Good technical understanding of ASHPs and/or traditional heating and boiler systems.
• Knowledge of solar PV and battery storage systems, or a willingness to develop knowledge in these areas.
• Understanding of insulation and ventilation principles, or a willingness to develop knowledge in these areas.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when recording measurements and producing reports.
• A self-motivated, organised and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the designated area and stay away from home when required.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).
• Retrofit Assessor (RA).
• Relevant renewable energy, heating or building-related technical qualifications.
• Experience carrying out heat-loss calculations and assessing property suitability for renewable energy installations.

Why Join Heatforce?

With more than four decades of experience, Heatforce has built a strong reputation for delivering renewable energy and energy-efficiency solutions.

Our work supports the UK's transition towards Net Zero, helping households improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs and lower carbon emissions.

As our renewables business continues to grow, this is an opportunity to join an established business and play an important role in delivering the next generation of energy solutions.

Ready to help shape the future of renewable energy?

If you have relevant technical experience, a keen interest in renewable energy and a customer-focused approach, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Heatforce team.

Heatforce is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

You will have access to confidential and commercially sensitive information. The highest standards of confidentiality must be always maintained.

The Company operates a policy of job flexibility. You may, within reason, be required to undertake additional duties or work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.

This job description has been reviewed and reflects the requirements of the role at the time of issue. Duties may evolve in line with business needs.

Pay: £38,000.00-£43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

Application question(s):

• How many years' experience do you have carrying out property surveys, technical assessments or similar surveying activities?
• Do you have experience in any of the following areas? Please indicate which areas you have worked in and briefly describe your experience: Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Solar PV and battery storage, Internal insulation or Ventilation.
• This is a field-based role involving regular travel across Wales, Southwest England and the West Midlands, with occasional overnight stays. Are you comfortable with these travel requirements?
• This role may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements. Are you willing to undertake the appropriate check if required as part of the recruitment process?
• Where legally permissible and relevant to this role, are there any unspent convictions you are required to disclose under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended)?

Work Location: On the road