Heat Networks Technical Officer

Wheatley Solutions Role: Heat Networks Technical Officer Salary: SCP 36-39 (£47,785 - £52,176) per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Location : Agile home based with travel as required to Wheatley Group locations If you're proactive, organised and passionate about technical excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement, come and join Wheatley Solutions as a Heat Networks Technical Officer. About the role We are looking for a Heat Networks Technical Officer to help ensure Wheatley Group's heat networks are safe, efficient and fully compliant with HNTAS, Ofgem and other regulatory requirements. You will lead technical compliance programmes, monitor network performance, manage investment works and work closely with contractors and internal teams to deliver reliable services and excellent customer outcomes. This is a varied role where you'll play a key part in resolving technical issues, improving network performance, supporting regulatory reporting and driving continuous improvement across our heat network operations. Who are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced heat networks professional with a strong understanding of heat network operations, technical compliance standards and regulatory requirements. You'll have experience managing contracts, suppliers and compliance programmes, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You'll be a confident communicator who can build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and work collaboratively to deliver high-quality customer-focused services. A degree (or equivalent experience) in an energy, maintenance or technical discipline is essential, with a professional qualification such as CIBSE certification desirable. If you're proactive, organised and passionate about technical excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. The benefits we offer As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package. The successful candidate will receive: a rewarding career with a competitive salary; access to a contributory pension scheme; excellent leave entitlements; enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more; access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme. Committed to inclusion At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings to our organisation. It is important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any underrepresented groups. Closing date: Tuesday 17 th November 2026 at 5pm To Apply, please see below For a chat about the role, please contact Robin Abram, Energy and Heat Network Business Manager on robin.abram@wheatley-group.com or 07471148639 We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com