Senior M&E Engineer (Water & Gas

Position: Senior M&E Engineer (Water & Gas)
Senior M&E Engineer (Water & Gas)

Location:

South East of England
Rate: £350-£450 per day

Contract:

12 months

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint a Senior M&E Engineer within their Housing and Property Operations team.

You will support the Compliance Manager (Gas and Water) to deliver a strong compliance assurance service across council housing assets. This is a site-based role focused on gas, heating, hot water and water hygiene compliance, including inspections, contractor oversight, performance reporting and supervising two inspectors.

Responsibilities include

* Supporting delivery of statutory gas and water compliance across domestic heating, hot water, water hygiene and associated mechanical services

* Providing technical advice to operational teams, residents, contractors and wider stakeholders on compliance matters

* Coordinating and quality checking inspection activity, including supervising two inspectors and escalating technical issues where required

* Monitoring contractor performance, reviewing completed works, challenging poor standards and contributing to KPI reporting

* Completing and coordinating pre and post inspections, surveys and technical checks to ensure work is safe, compliant, on time and within budget

* Reviewing specifications, schedules of work, drawings and contractor documentation to ensure they meet legislation and council standards

* Identifying compliance risks, recurring defects and opportunities for improvement and value for money

* Supporting planned maintenance, refurbishment programmes and investment planning across mechanical services

* Producing clear reports and accurate records to support audit requirements, payment checks and effective asset management

About you

* Strong experience in gas and water compliance within social housing, local government or a similar environment

* Proven background in inspections, contractor monitoring, KPI reporting and ensuring works meet technical and contractual standards

* Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance including Gas Safety Regulations, Building Regulations, HSG
274 and CDM 2015

* Relevant ACS qualifications equivalent to NVQ Level 4, including CCN1, CENWAT, CPA1 and CKR1

* Water Regulations qualification and Legionella awareness, or equivalent demonstrable experience

* Additional commercial gas ACS units and Legionella duty-holder training are desirable

* Understanding of heat metering and HNTAS compliance is beneficial

* Basic competence in electrical systems

How to Apply

Send your CV or get in touch with Cameron Nicholls at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or