North | Full-Time | Permanent
We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing renewable energy specialist to recruit a Technical Manager to lead technical standards, product performance, and engineering excellence across the business.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to play a key role in a company at the forefront of the UK's transition to low-carbon heating. You'll act as the technical authority across installation, commissioning, service, and design functions, helping to drive quality, compliance, and innovation as the business continues to scale.
The Company
Our client is a specialist provider of renewable energy solutions, delivering:
Air source heat pump systems
Renewable heating technologies
Solar and energy-efficient solutions
Design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance servicesWorking across residential and light commercial sectors, the company has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality installations, and outstanding customer support.
With significant growth forecast over the coming years, they are investing in their technical leadership team to ensure standards remain best-in-class.
The Role
As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the business, ensuring systems are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained to the highest standards.
You will work closely with installation teams, service engineers, manufacturers, and senior management, acting as the go-to technical expert across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Act as the company's lead technical authority on renewable heating and energy systems
Provide technical guidance across design, installation, commissioning, and service departments
Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures, and best practices
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Installation & Commissioning Support
Provide technical support on complex installation projects
Assist with commissioning strategies and troubleshooting
Ensure systems are installed in accordance with manufacturer requirements and industry standards
Support resolution of technical issues and escalations
Product & Manufacturer Management
Maintain relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry developments
Support product selection and specification processes
Evaluate new technologies and opportunities for business growth
Training & Development
Deliver technical training and mentoring to engineers and installers
Develop competency frameworks and technical development programmes
Support apprentice and engineer development pathways
Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements
Compliance & Quality
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and certification schemes
Oversee technical audits and quality assurance processes
Support MCS, PAS 2035, and other industry accreditation requirements
Drive high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction
Customer & Project Support
Support clients, developers, consultants, and contractors with technical advice
Assist with complex project requirements and design reviews
Act as a senior escalation point for technical enquiries
The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced technical professional with a strong background in renewable heating, HVAC, or building services engineering.
Essential:
Experience with MCS and PAS 2035 frameworks
Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy-related qualification
Experience delivering technical training
Knowledge of solar PV, battery storage, or wider renewable technologies
The Package
Salary £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Company vehicle or car allowance
Pension scheme
Ongoing technical and leadership development
Opportunity to influence technical strategy within a growing business
Career Progression
This role offers genuine long-term progression within a business experiencing rapid growth.
For the right individual, there is potential to progress into:
Head of Technical
Technical Director
Operations Directorwhile helping shape the future direction of a business operating in one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the technical function within a growing renewable energy business, helping drive quality, innovation, and engineering excellence while contributing directly to the UK's decarbonisation journey.
WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year