Design Engineer - Renewable Heating
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Position Overview & Specifications
Working for Ground Heat, part of the RSK Group this role is for an Design Engineer who wants to develop their career in renewable heating systems design and installation. This is a full time, permanent position.
The Ground Heat team have a wealth of experience in ground source, air source and water source heating systems. We are looking for an engineer to join our team and develop their skills in heat pump designs.
Location:
We are looking for candidates who live near or are willing to locate near to our Wigan office. We will consider outstanding candidates for remote working but regular travel to our offices and therefore working away from home would be required. Whilst the role is predominantly office based, especially in the first year, some flexible home working will be possible for all candidates and travel for site visits will be required.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring the highest standard of customer care throughout enquiry process from initial contact through design, survey, pricing, job awarded to handover to operations.
Design renewable heating systems and energy systems following good working practises to ensure compliance with current legislation (health and safety, environmental and quality) and company policies.
- Produce High quality technical drawings, plans and schematics based upon designs and modifications.
- Produce heat loss and energy calculations for domestic and commercial properties
- Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings and schematics
- Produce quotations for domestic and commercial installations
- Conduct site visits and surveys to domestic and non-domestic installations
- Complete Tenders and technical bids
- Assist with commissioning by producing all the relevant design documentation.
- Liaise with clients
- Provide project managers with contract handover, ensuring cost, quality and timing targets are clearly defined
Person specification:
- Engineering degree ideal but not essential
- Ideally 3 years experience in heating systems
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- An enquiring and practical mind
- Autocad/ Solidworks very beneficial and Microsoft Office proficiency essential
- Full driving licence
Salary and benefits:
- £30,000 to £40,000
- Life Assurance (work and leisure)
- Free financial, mortgage and pensions advice
- Enhanced maternity pay (10 weeks at full pay if been employed for 52 weeks by the start of the week when the baby is due)
- Holiday purchase available (up to 5 days per year)
- Autoenrollment in Aegon pension
- 24/7 virtual GP service
- 24/7 mental health support service
- Expert nutrition consultation
- Healthcare cash plan
- Payroll giving
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts with MyGym, Tilsun hire car, Fitbit and Everyman barbers
- CAN is part of RSK who are Investors in People accredited, encouraging the continued training of all our staff - full training will be provided in all job-specific fields.
- Continued company growth will result in further opportunities.
- Although we are a growing company, we pride ourselves on the ‘family-feel’ atmosphere.
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Design Engineer - Renewable Heating roles across RSK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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