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, HSG274 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed