Senior Project Engineer - Heat Pumps

Help Shape the Future of Heat Pump Technology

The transition to low-carbon heating is transforming the HVAC industry, and heat pumps are at the centre of that change.

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer - Heat Pumps to join our team and provide technical leadership in the testing, certification, and evaluation of residential and commercial heat pump technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading manufacturers, influence industry standards, support innovative product development, and contribute to the adoption of more sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

You will be a recognised technical expert, supporting customers and colleagues across a wide range of performance, energy efficiency, and certification activities while helping to shape the future of heat pump technologies.

Lead Complex Technical Projects

• Manage heat pump certification and testing projects from initial customer engagement through to final certification.

• Define project scope, testing requirements, costs, timelines, and technical deliverables.

• Review technical documentation, product designs, and test data to determine compliance with applicable standards.

• Provide technical recommendations and resolve complex engineering challenges.
  

Drive Technical Excellence

• Act as a subject matter expert for heat pump performance and energy efficiency standards.

• Interpret and apply international and regional standards to support customers and internal stakeholders.

• Develop innovative test methods and evaluation approaches for emerging technologies.

• Support the development of new laboratory capabilities and technical procedures.
  

Influence Industry Standards

• Represent the organisation on international, regional, and national technical committees.

• Collaborate with industry associations, certification scheme owners, and accreditation bodies.

• Contribute to the evolution of performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency requirements across the HVAC sector.
  

Support Laboratory Operations

• Coordinate and witness testing at manufacturer facilities and third-party laboratories.

• Develop technical guidance, training materials, and best practice documentation.

• Support accreditation activities, technical audits, proficiency testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Partner with Customers and Industry Leaders

• Provide expert technical support throughout the certification process.

• Build strong relationships with manufacturers and industry stakeholders.

• Support business development by identifying market opportunities and promoting new services.

• Work closely with engineering, laboratory, certification, and commercial teams to expand service capabilities.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in heat pump technology, HVAC performance testing, certification, product development, or standards development.

• Strong technical knowledge of applicable standards: EN 14511, EN 14825, EN 12102, EN 16147, ISO 5151, ISO 13253, and ISO 16358.

• Experience working within accredited testing or certification environments.

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to apply technical expertise to complex or novel products and technologies.

• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.