Senior Renewable Energy Engineer - Guildford
| Company: | GoodPeople |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Guildford, GU1 3ES |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Senior Renewables Engineer - Guildford
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An opportunity for an experienced Senior Renewables Engineer to join an organisation delivering heating and renewable energy services within the social housing sector. The position will help strengthen its renewables team and support the continued development of less-experienced engineers.
Role Overview
As a Senior Renewables Engineer you will service, maintain and repair renewable energy systems, including air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, exhaust air heat pumps and solar systems.
You will conduct site assessments, identify technical faults and recommend improvements to system performance. You will also provide customers with guidance on operating and maintaining their renewable energy systems.
Working alongside the wider engineering team, you will help develop effective technical solutions, support engineers who are developing their renewables experience and ensure all work meets relevant industry regulations and safety standards.
The role will cover Guildford and the surrounding area, with some geographical flexibility available.
Important Eligibility Information
To be considered for this role, you must have:
Relevant practical trade experience
An established technical background in at least one of the following: air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, refrigeration or F-gas systems, ventilation systems, or exhaust air and mechanical ventilation systems
Valid ACS qualifications and other relevant gas qualifications
A full UK driving licence with fewer than six points
The ability to cover Guildford and the surrounding area
Your CV must clearly demonstrate how you meet these essential requirements. Applications that do not provide evidence of the required qualifications and experience may not be progressed.
Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including Right to Work and DBS checks.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain and repair renewable energy systems
Conduct site assessments and audits to evaluate system efficiency
Diagnose and resolve technical issues to minimise disruption to customers
Recommend improvements to system performance
Provide customers with guidance on operating and maintaining their renewable energy systems
Support less-experienced engineers developing their technical knowledge
Work with the wider engineering team to develop effective system improvements
Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and safety standards
Maintain accurate records of service activity and system performance
Requirements
Strong technical knowledge of renewable heating or ventilation systems
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
Experience delivering high levels of customer service
The ability to work effectively with a diverse customer base
Genuine enthusiasm for renewable technology
The ability to work independently and alongside the wider engineering team
Experience working within social housing is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
28 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing by one day for each year of service up to a maximum of 33 days
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Carer's leave, neonatal leave, IVF and assisted conception leave
Access to a benefits hub offering retail discounts
24/7 virtual GP service for employees and their immediate families
24/7 employee assistance programme
Bike2Work scheme
Home and electronics salary-sacrifice purchase scheme
Pay, Hours and Location
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Guildford and the surrounding area, with some geographical flexibility
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