Lead Engineer – Combined Heat & Power
Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Droitwich • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Up to 15% bonus
- Company car or monthly allowance – your choice
- Partner level healthcare cover
- 4x life assurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
fault diagnosisroot cause analysisperformance optimisationlifecycle improvementscommissioningacceptance testingmaintenance schedulingemissions monitoringtechnical problem-solvingdecarbonisation initiatives
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringrelationship buildingcommunicationstakeholder managementteam supportcommercial evaluation
Certifications
degree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Electrical Engineeringdegree in Energy Engineeringdegree in Power Engineering