Thermal insulation engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in factories and buildings.

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Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
Install copper or

Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.
Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
Install flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.
Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.
Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
Design active direct or indirect, passive direct or indirect, or pool solar systems.
Determine locations for installing solar subsystem components, including piping, water heaters, valves, and ancillary equipment.
Perform routine maintenance or repairs to restore solar thermal systems to baseline operating conditions.
Install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.
Apply operation or identification tags or labels to system components, as required.
Connect water heaters and storage tanks to power and water sources.
Cut, miter, and glue piping insulation to insulate plumbing pipes and fittings.
Install plumbing, such as dip tubes, port fittings, drain tank valves, pressure temperature relief valves, or tanks, according to manufacturer specifications and building codes.
Install monitoring system components, such as flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges, according to system design and manufacturer specifications.
Assess collector sites to ensure structural integrity of potential mounting surfaces or the best orientation and tilt for solar collectors.
Apply ultraviolet radiation protection to prevent degradation of plumbing.

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Thermal insulation engineers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Thermal insulation engineer you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely

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Average salary
45,523 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Thermal insulation engineer

46,112 GBP
40,667 GBP

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Salary over time for Thermal insulation engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Thermal insulation engineers

Very good outlook

168 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

29% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Thermal insulation engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

43% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
25% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
11% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You can do a college course to get some of the skills needed in this job. Courses include:

Level 2 Diploma in Access to Building Services Engineering
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Thermal insulation engineer.

Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Thermal insulation engineer. Check that you know:

Computer aided design CAD software

Development environment software Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA; National Instruments LabVIEW

Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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