About the Role
We’re looking for an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to work on in-property and site-based projects, installing, retrofitting, and commissioning Insite Credit and PrePayment metering systems for modern heat networks. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our smart metering solutions deliver seamless performance, reliability, and integration, helping customers and communities use energy smarter and more efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Deploy Insite IT and PAYG smart metering systems on new build and residential sites.
- Configure and maintain AMR 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
- 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.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
- Hold a valid CSCS card (or be able to obtain one).
Skills
- Smart Metering
- RF networks
- Field-based technologies
- Electrical
- Problem-solving
- Laptop/tablet usage for system configurations and reporting
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Field-based, mostly across central London
Work Type
- Field-based
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday working 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 20:00
Experience Level
- Based on experience, skill and knowledge level
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary based on experience, skill and knowledge level.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
About the Company
- Established in 2009, Insite Energy is a dynamic, fast-growing company that provides services to heat network suppliers in the UK.
- The services provided include metering & billing of residential customers, the installation (and retrofit) of credit billed and pay-as-you-go equipment, and ongoing maintenance and management of the heat network schemes.
- We pride ourselves on our commitment to working as one team to put the customer and client first, delivering a reliable, competitive, and professional service.
- We are tireless in our efforts to be the best at what we do, which is reflected in our Trustpilot rating.
- With just over 70 current employees, we are small but mighty, delivering more by working together.
- Our Values: Community, Innovation, Excellence, Sustainability
Equal Opportunity
- At Insite Energy, we embrace diversity and inclusion.
- We value all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
- We're committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offering reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility and inclusivity throughout the application process and in the workplace.
