Wet Works Engineer

Location:

London borough of Southwark

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Wet Works Engineer to join our commercial heating and building services team. This role involves the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of hydronic (water-based) heating systems across a variety of commercial and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in commercial HVAC or mechanical building services, with hands‑on expertise in wet heating systems, including boilers, heat pumps, underfloor heating, and associated plant room equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission water-based heating systems (boilers, pumps, radiators, fan coil units, underfloor heating).
• Carry out system calculations for flow rates, pipe sizing, and heat loads.
• Maintain and service existing hydronic heating systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Select and specify appropriate equipment and controls for system performance and energy efficiency.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and Building Management System (BMS) engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues such as airlocks, flow imbalance, and temperature inconsistencies.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial heating or mechanical building services.
• Strong understanding of wet (hydronic) heating systems and components.
• Competence in system design, fault finding, and commissioning.
• Relevant plumbing or mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• CSCS / JIB card or equivalent certification.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you're a motivated engineer with a passion for high-quality heating systems and want to work on exciting commercial projects, we'd love to hear from you!