Clerk of Works (M&E)

Canterbury City Council; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury City Council is seeking a Clerk of Works (Mechanical & Electrical) to oversee inspections of repairs and maintenance across its housing and operational estate. You’ll act as the technical lead for building services, monitoring gas, heating and electrical systems and ensuring safety, quality and cost targets.

The role blends site visits with home and office work. You’ll review variations, advise on compliance obligations and shape long-term maintenance strategies while supporting

Qualifications

• ACS CCN1 and appliance qualifications as required.
• ONC/HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and inspection/testing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and supervise mechanical and electrical works and repairs.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Provide expert advice on repairs, maintenance and long-term asset solutions.
• Review variations and support contractor payments.
• Assist with fire safety, asbestos management and statutory compliance.

Skills

Gas installations

Mechanical building services

Electrical installations

Ventilation systems

Risk assessments

Education

ACS CCN1 and appliance qualifications

ONC/HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

C&G 2394/2395 or 2391-52 Inspections and Testing

Damp and timber qualifications or equivalent

Job description

A fantastic Clerk of Works (M&E) job opportunity in Canterbury, Kent.

Canterbury City Council is a progressive local authority with an extremely varied stock of housing properties, commercial buildings, community facilities and operational assets.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Canterbury City Council's collaborative Facilities Management team as Clerk of Works (Mechanical & Electrical), taking responsibility for inspecting, monitoring and assuring the quality of mechanical and electrical repairs, maintenance and compliance works delivered across our property portfolio.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with strong mechanical, gas, heating and building services experience who can provide technical leadership and assurance across a wide range of M&E installations.

What’s in it for you?

As Clerk of Works (Mechanical & Electrical), you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements that support and encourage a good work-life balance.
• Excellent opportunities for training, development and professional progression.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus additional leave over the Christmas period.
• Employee benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• The opportunity to play a key role in keeping residents safe and ensuring our homes remain compliant and well maintained.

About this Clerk of Works (M&E) opportunity in Canterbury:

• This role combines home working, office working and regular site inspections across the Council's housing and operational estate.
• You will inspect and monitor mechanical and electrical works delivered by contractors, ensuring works are completed to the required standards of quality, safety, time and cost.
• You will act as the Council's technical specialist for a wide range of building services installations, providing expert advice on repairs, maintenance and long-term asset solutions.
• You will oversee works relating to gas installations, heating systems, electrical installations, ventilation systems and communal building services equipment.
• You will undertake defect inspections, raise remedial works and monitor contractor performance to ensure excellent service delivery.
• You will review and approve variations to works and support the assessment of contractor payments.
• You will ensure residents remain safe by supporting fire safety, asbestos management and wider statutory compliance obligations across the housing stock.
• You will help shape long-term maintenance solutions, using your technical expertise to solve complex building services and engineering problems.

Working pattern of our Clerk of Works (M&E):

• Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
• 37 hours per week.
• Permanent full-time contract.
• A full week off over Christmas! Plus 23 days of annual leave to use throughout the rest of the year, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service.
• Frequent site inspections across the district.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required

About you, the Clerk of Works (M&E) for Canterbury City Council:

Your Qualifications:

• ACS CCN1 and relevant appliance qualifications
• ONC, HNC or HND in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• C&G 2394/2395 or 2391-52 Inspection and Testing qualification
• Damp and timber qualifications or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.

You’ll have a strong knowledge of;

• Gas installations, servicing and maintenance regimes.
• Commercial and domestic heating systems.
• Mechanical building services and associated plant.
• Electrical installations, testing and inspection requirements.
• Ventilation and extract systems.
• Statutory landlord compliance obligations.
• Gas Safety Regulations, Electrical Safety Regulations and associated housing legislation.
• Risk assessments, method statements and contractor management.

You’ll have experience of:

• Inspecting and supervising repairs and maintenance works.
• Managing contractor performance and quality assurance processes.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying effective repair solutions across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Working within social housing, local authority property services, building services engineering, facilities management or a similar environment.
• Resolving complex technical issues and providing professional advice to a range of stakeholders.

Please note that this role does require us to undertake a Standard DBS check should we offer you the job.

For an informal chat about the role or to find out what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council as part of its facilities Management team, please call Kristian Phillips on 07562168605. Kristian is our Senior Repairs and Operations Manager, and he would very much welcome your call.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.

Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.

To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.

Site maintenance is being carried out and may be unavailable on 30 September 2026 between the hours of 05:30 – 08:00 and 24 October 2026 between 00:00 - 12:00.