Installation and Commissioning Engineer

Insite Energy

Installation & Commissioning Engineer working on smart metering systems for modern heat networks. Focus on installation, troubleshooting, and client training in a field-based role.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deploy Insite IT and PAYG smart metering systems on new build and residential sites.
Configure and maintain AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) systems including dataloggers, gateways, routers, repeaters, and IP power devices.
Retrofit and rewire existing Credit & PrePayment systems for optimal performance.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues with smart metering and RF networks.
Carry out scheduled maintenance and respond to callouts.
Work closely with third parties, including ISPs, BT, and cloud service providers, to ensure smooth system operation.
Provide expert technical advice to internal teams and clients.
Deliver hands-on training to ensure confident, compliant system use and upkeep.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience with smart metering systems, RF networks, or similar field-based technologies is preferred.
18th Edition, wiring regs and Part P (ideal but not essential)
Confident in working independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities.
Competent in the use of laptops/tablets for system configurations and reporting (training provided).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team interactions.
A valid, clear UK driving licence.
Basic DBS clearance (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Hold a valid CSCS card (or be able to obtain one).

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of holiday per year, plus English bank and public holidays, plus an additional day of Birthday leave.
Company van: driving licence (with no / low penalty points) essential. Personal usage permitted subject to tax and fuel charges.
Pension Scheme: Employer pension contribution matched at 4%.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential support available for personal and professional challenges.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme: "DO RIGHT WITH INSITE" provides up to 2 paid days off per year for volunteering with company-led initiatives.
Regular company social events, including an annual Summer Party and Christmas Party.

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Hard Skills & Tools

smart metering systemsAutomatic Meter Reading (AMR)dataloggersgatewaysroutersrepeatersIP power devicestroubleshootingsystem configurationwiring regulations

Soft Skills

problem-solvingindependent workcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationtraining deliverytechnical advice

Certifications

18th EditionPart PCSCS cardDBS clearance