Compliance & Testing Engineer

Daniel Owen Ltd.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 38,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Monthly performance bonuses

Fully funded training and courses

Clear career progression opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Uniform and equipment provided

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd. is seeking a Compliance & Testing Engineer in London to support a growing portfolio of commercial buildings. This foot-mobile role focuses on statutory compliance, safety inspections, and testing to ensure buildings remain safe, compliant, and thoroughly documented.

You will conduct regulatory testing, inspect emergency lighting and fire alarm systems, and manage water hygiene activities while maintaining accurate records and reporting issues to the maintenance team.

Qualifications

Experience in property maintenance, facilities management, or building services.
Detail-oriented with good organisational skills.
Comfortable using hand tools and testing equipment.
Basic understanding of electrical and building systems.
Able to work independently and manage workload.
Committed to health and safety.

Responsibilities

Carry out statutory compliance testing across commercial properties.
Conduct emergency lighting tests.
Perform fire alarm testing and inspections.
Complete water temperature monitoring and flushing regimes.
Undertake fire door inspections.
Assist with dry riser inspections and testing.
Record test results, photographs, certificates, and asset information accurately and promptly.
Report defects, failures, and compliance issues to the maintenance team.
Support ongoing health and safety and compliance requirements across the portfolio.

Skills

Experience in property maintenance

Detail-oriented

Organised & records

Client-facing communication

Independent worker

Health & safety awareness

Education

Legionella / L8 Water Hygiene Training

Electrical Safety Awareness

Lone Working Training

Compliance/Facilities management qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Testing equipment

Electrical testing devices

Job description

Compliance & Testing Engineer

London | Full-Time

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Compliance & Testing Engineer to support a growing portfolio of commercial buildings across London.

This is a foot-mobile role focused on statutory compliance, safety inspections, and testing. You'll play a vital role in ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, and fully documented.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out statutory compliance testing across commercial properties.
Conduct emergency lighting tests.
Perform fire alarm testing and inspections.
Complete water temperature monitoring and flushing regimes.
Undertake fire door inspections.
Assist with dry riser inspections and testing.
Record test results, photographs, certificates, and asset information accurately and promptly.
Report defects, failures, and compliance issues to the maintenance team.
Support ongoing health and safety and compliance requirements across the portfolio.

About You

Experience within property maintenance, facilities management, compliance, or building services.
Methodical and detail-oriented approach to work.
Comfortable using hand tools and testing equipment.
Basic understanding of electrical and building systems.
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
Professional and confident when interacting with clients and occupiers.
Able to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
Committed to health and safety best practices.

Desirable Qualifications