Octoenergy
R&D Manager - Heat Pumps
Portadown, Northern Ireland (GB)
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- Seniority
- Lead / management
- Country
- IE
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 3 Sept 2026
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Octopus Centre for Heating Technology is the hardware division of the Octopus Energy Group, one of the UK's leading energy suppliers. Based in Portadown, we develop and manufacture the air source heat pumps and associated hardware that Octopus Energy installs in homes across the country.
We’re changing the energy system globally, spearheading the transition to greener, cheaper energy through the installation of in-home technologies. Our team brings together deep technical expertise, commercial focus and a drive to move from idea to real-world product quickly.
We’re looking for an R&D Manager to lead the team responsible for developing our next generation of heat pump technology. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role, with ownership of the full development process - from initial design through testing, compliance and productionisation. You’ll set the technical direction for R&D, manage a team of engineers and technicians, and work closely with product, commercial and manufacturing colleagues to bring new products to market.
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