Compliance Surveyor - Mechanical, Heating and Water

St Albans City & District Council; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Compliance Surveyor specializing in gas, water, and heating systems. This full-time role involves managing works within the housing portfolio to ensure compliance with regulations and improve service delivery. Candidates should be proactive with experience in maintaining and replacing systems, as well as a commitment to sustainability. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

28.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Staff Parking Permit

Reimbursement of professional fees

Comprehensive training

Discounts at local sports centres

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of gas, water, and heating systems.
• Experience managing capital and revenue works across housing portfolios.
• Passion for innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to safety and quality of housing stock.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Drive improvements in gas, water, and engineering services.

Skills

Knowledge of gas systems

Knowledge of water systems

Knowledge of heating systems

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Compliance Surveyor - Mechanical, Heating and Water

Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE. Flexible working options including hybrid working

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : Full-time - 37 hours per week

Salary : £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance

About the role

This role plays a key role in contributing to the safety and quality of our housing stock, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and driving improvements across gas, water, engineering services and seeking alternative green energy solutions. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out capital and revenue works within the Councils housing portfolio. This will cover repair, maintenance and replacement of associated equipment relating to the relevant work stream.

This job will mainly deal with gas and water work streams. However, this role will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunity and alternative solutions to gas as a primary heat source, including identifying opportunity for other energy saving measures to help the Council meet its climate emergency aspirations.

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of gas, water, and heating systems. You have experience managing capital and revenue works across housing portfolios, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while driving continuous improvement in service delivery. Your expertise covers repair, maintenance, and replacement of key equipment, particularly within gas and water work streams. You are passionate about innovation and sustainability, actively seeking alternative energy solutions and measures that support climate emergency goals. With excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality, you thrive in delivering safe, efficient, and future-focused housing solutions.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to :

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

Disability Confident : We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

Safeguarding : This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

English Fluency : The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Closing date for applications : 16th January 2026

Interviews scheduled for week commencing : 19th January 2026

NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

You may also have experience in the following : Mechanical Compliance Surveyor, Gas Compliance Surveyor, Heating & Water Compliance Surveyor, Building Services Compliance Surveyor, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Surveyor – Housing, Housing Compliance Surveyor, Gas and Water Surveyor, Mechanical Services Surveyor, Asset Compliance Surveyor (Mechanical), Housing Mechanical Surveyor, Energy & Sustainability Surveyor (Housing), Planned Works Surveyor – Mechanical, Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor (Gas & Heating)

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