Since joining as an apprentice in 2023, Electrical Engineer, Meg Bradley, has got stuck into helping design and deliver heat pumps. Her contributions led her to win 'Trainee of the year' during the ACR & Heat Pump Awards.
Hear more about Meg's role here:
'I am an Electrical Engineer at Vital Energi, where I help design and deliver heat pump systems as part of wider energy solutions that support organisations on their journey to net zero. Heat pumps take heat from the natural resources (typically either air, water or ground) and use it to warm buildings efficiently, using electricity rather than fossil fuels, and they are a key renewable technology to help clients move away from gas and reduce carbon emissions.
My role focuses on the electrical side of these systems. I design the electrical infrastructure that powers and controls heat pumps, making sure all the components work together
safely and reliably. That includes selecting the right electrical equipment, supporting the wider design team, and helping to develop the control systems that make sure the heat pump runs efficiently once it’s installed.
I’ve worked on large projects such as Lancaster University, where heat pumps form a central part of the solution to help create a green campus while ensuring energy resilience. What I find most rewarding about my job is knowing that the systems I help design play a role in helping organisations across the UK transition to cleaner energy. It’s motivating to see complex designs turn into working systems that make a long-term difference for both our clients and the environment.'
