We're looking for x 2 Asset Adoption Engineers to join EIS. This role is home based involving regular travel across our London sites and nationwide when required.
EON Heat Networks is a rapidly growing business in a rapidly growing district heating market. We generate electricity and provide heat directly to customers homes from our energy centres via our district heating networks. Heat Networks is at an exciting and important time in its development, and we are looking for people with enthusiasm and energy to help us build a safe and sustainable business for the future.
The Asset Adoption Engineer will deliver new energy centres and district heating schemes into the business. This will include liaison with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders, as well as the deployment of a range of management and control systems which are required to ensure that new sites operate safely, efficiently and reliably as soon as they become operational assets.
Heat Networks is a rapidly growing business with both a technically and geographically diverse range of operational assets, making this an exciting and challenging opportunity.
Key responsibilities
Develop and implement procedures to manage the adoption of new sites from external developers and/or internal Design and Build teams.
Work collaboratively with Sales and Contracts teams on new projects feeding into performing due-diligence visits producing risk logs and ensuring adoption criteria aligns with design requirements and current standards.
Review design, installation and commissioning specifications, providing recommendations to ensure sites operate safely, reliably and efficiently from the point of adoption into the Heat Networks Operations business.
Engage with and influence internal Design & Build teams, as well as external developers, consultants, and clients, to implement the recommendations outlined above.
Advise and offer guidance to clients, consultants and designers on the requirements of Heat Networks Code of Practice: CP1, CHPQA, RHI, Existing agreements and implementation of new code of practice HNTAS to the adoption process.
Regular site inspections ensuring the delivery of the heating schemes are installed and delivered to standard ensuring all critical phases in the build and commissioning process are witnessed.
Ensure all adopted sites comply with relevant district heating regulations, working with clients and internal stakeholders to develop and manage action plans where gaps are identified.
Ensure that suitable management systems (such as CMMS, PSSR, PT-Risk, etc..) are implemented prior to adoption.
Ensure all operational monitoring and control systems are fully functional ahead of adoption (e.g. Trend BMS remote interface, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), CCTV, and security systems)
Organise meetings with Heat Networks internal stakeholders to present new sites for adoption ready status.
What we need from you
An appropriate engineering qualification (Degree / HNC or equivalent qualification), or extensive experience with a mechanical bias.
Experience across the design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of engineering assets, including CHP units, boilers, gas regulation systems, electrical and control equipment, metering and heat distribution systems (e.g. HIUs, Heat Pumps, UDHN, DHN system pumps).
Experience of reviewing water quality cleaning methodology standards in line with industry best practice (BSRIA).
Good knowledge of key legislation and regulations, including CDM, HASWA, Electricity at Work, DSEAR, IGEM, PSSR, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, and L8.
Experience of working with and developing Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as or SAP.
IT proficient with intermediate to advanced skills in Word, Excel, Project etc.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident, diplomatic approach when engaging colleagues, contractors, and customers.
Project Management experience as part of the role you will be required to co-ordinate and manage multiple stakeholders both internal and external.
It would be great if you were
A Chartered Member of a relevant Institution or professional body or actively working towards membership.
Here’s what you need to know
Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria move forward to the next stage of our recruitment process, and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.
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