Thermal insulation engineer

As a thermal insulation engineer, you could:

• choose the right materials and tools for a particular job
• prepare areas to be insulated
• fit insulation or cladding following engineering plans
• fasten insulation using clips, sprays, adhesives or wire bands
• seal work areas after fitting insulation
• remove old materials like asbestos, in line with health and safety regulations

We've identified this as a potential green job

For a thermal insulation engineer to be a green job, you could:

• insulate buildings so they require less energy
• use environmentally friendly insulation materials like wood fibre and hemp
• find suppliers that care about the environment and work in a sustainable way

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• knowledge of building and construction
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to work well with your hands
• knowledge of maths
• persistence and determination
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You may need a driving licence for some jobs.

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

You could take further training while you work to move into a technical, supervisory or managerial role, such as:

• foreperson
• site safety officer
• building services technician

You could also find work in related industries, like heating and ventilation engineering or air-conditioning and refrigeration.