A central heating engineer is someone who specializes in the installation, maintenance and repair of central heating systems. They are usually qualified to work on a wide variety of different types of systems, including gas, oil and coal-fired ones. A central heating engineer is typically responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining central heating systems in a building or complex network of buildings. They may also be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving problems with the system. They typically have a degree in mechanical engineering or heating engineering, and they are often registered with either the Engineering Council or the Royal Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RSH). A central heating engineer is the person who is responsible for ensuring that the central heating in a building or property operates correctly.

Local central heating engineers are usually responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of local heating systems. These systems are usually smaller and more localized versions of central heating systems, designed to provide thermal comfort in specific areas. A local central heating engineer is usually responsible for only one specific building or set of buildings – usually one that is particularly difficult to heat or cool. They may not be involved in the design or installation of the system, and may not have any knowledge about its operation. Local central heating engineers are the same as central heating engineers, but they work specifically with local authorities or private companies that own and manage local central heating systems. Local central heating engineers are typically employed by companies who install and maintain central heating systems for private individuals and businesses. They may also be asked to carry out other services related to central heating, such as diagnosing problems and issuing repairs.