Senior Commercial Gas Engineer (District Heating & Energy Centres)
Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Salary : £52,500 - 60kpa + Vehicle (DOE)
Location : London & South East - Field Based
Due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is unavailable for this opportunity
Are you a highly skilled Commercial Gas Engineer looking to transition away from conventional, stagnant processes into a rapid-growth, forward-thinking environment? This is your opportunity to join an innovative energy specialist reshaping how large-scale energy systems and district heating networks are delivered across the UK.
The Opportunity Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the Operations Department, taking ownership of high-value energy centre plant rooms. This is an autonomous, technically demanding position where you will deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fault-finding across large-scale commercial plant machinery. As the business enters a significant three-year growth trajectory, you will benefit from accelerated career development, structured manufacturer training to become a brand ambassador, and the chance to mentor incoming junior engineers.
Technical Essentials To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate the following technical compliance and qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated experience operating as a Commercial Gas Engineer with strong operational knowledge of energy centers and plant rooms.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Gas, Plumbing, or heating discipline.
- Gas Safety & Compliance: Valid Commercial Gas Registration, Testing & Purging Training Course (TPCP1), and Gas Booster (BMP1).
- Technical Proficiency: Proven track record servicing, fault-finding, and replacing parts on commercial boilers from leading manufacturers (e.g., Hoval, Hamworthy, Ideal, Buderus).
- Engineering Skills: Ability to interpret complex mechanical schematics and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Competence in both mechanical and basic electrical safe isolation.
- Logistics: Valid Full UK Driving License (held for a minimum of 12 months). Willingness to join a 1-in-4 week on-call rota.
- Desirable: Part P or Part G compliance certifications; prior experience working on district heating networks.
- Base Salary: £52,500 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)
- Bonus: Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
- Hours: 40-hour standard workweek
- Allowances: Company van provided with authorized private usage allowance
- Holiday: 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays (with an option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days)
- Benefits: Private healthcare scheme, pension plan, electric car lease scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and comprehensive health and well-being support
- Tools: Company laptop, tablet, and mobile phone provided
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