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