Combined Heat & Power Lead Engineer

Location: Droitwich

Combined Heat & Power Lead Engineer

Location:

UK-wide (travel to sites required)
Function:
Engineering Excellence

Employment Type:

Permanent

 Status:  Newly created role

We are looking for an experienced Combined Heat & Power Lead Engineer to take technical ownership of our CHP assets across the UK. This is a key role within our Engineering Excellence function, responsible for ensuring our CHP plants operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with UK regulations, while driving continuous improvement and supporting our decarbonisation strategy.

As the business's technical authority for CHP, you will lead performance optimisation, provide expert troubleshooting support, manage contractors and OEM partners, and shape long-term energy and asset strategies. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on complex engineering challenges and enjoys influencing both operational and strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities  

 Technical Leadership  
  Act as the subject matter expert for CHP systems across multiple UK sites

 Lead fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, performance optimisation, and lifecycle improvements

 Develop and implement CHP operational strategies to maximise availability, efficiency, and compliance

 Oversee commissioning, acceptance testing, and major upgrades

Operations & Maintenance  
  Lead the operational oversight of all CHP maintenance activities

 Review and approve maintenance schedules, ensuring alignment with OEM and statutory requirements

 Hold monthly performance reviews with OEM partners, monitoring SLAs and KPIs

 Provide escalation support for complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues

 Drive standardised maintenance practices, reporting methods, and carbon/energy performance management

Compliance & Governance  
  Ensure full compliance with UK CHP-related legislation including CHPQA, EPR, MCPD, PSSR, and Gas Safety

 Oversee emissions monitoring, data reporting, and regulatory submissions

 Maintain accurate documentation and ensure sites remain audit-ready

Projects, Strategy & Decarbonisation  
  Support feasibility studies and business cases for new CHP installations or upgrades

 Provide technical input into decarbonisation initiatives and alternative fuel strategies

 Contribute technical governance to capital projects involving CHP or heat network integration

Stakeholder & Contractor Management  
  Build strong relationships with site engineering teams, OEMs, and regulatory stakeholders

 Mentor and support engineers and technicians, promoting engineering best practice

 Support commercial tenders and technical evaluation for service contracts

About You  

 Essential Experience & Skills  
  Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or Power Engineering (or equivalent)

 Significant experience in CHP or power generation engineering

 Strong knowledge of UK CHP legislation and safety regulations

 Proven experience with gas engine CHP systems

 Ability to diagnose complex faults and lead technical problem-solving

 Comfortable managing contractors, OEMs, and multiple stakeholders

   Knowledge of district heating, heat networks, biogas, or hydrogen blends

What We Offer  
  The opportunity to shape and influence the performance and future direction of CHP assets across the UK

 A highly visible and impactful role within a business committed to decarbonisation and energy efficiency

 Professional development and progression within a growing engineering function

 Up to 15% bonus

 Company car or monthly allowance - your choice

 Partner level healthcare cover

 4x life assurance

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