Leak Detection Engineer: Roofing & Façade Specialist

Building-Transformation; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team performance bonus £2 to £3K OTE

Company vehicle provided, workwear and

Onsite gym, sauna, ice-bath, and cycle

Early finish at 4pm on Fridays

Gym membership

Employee healthcare program

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite gym

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Job summary

Building Transformation in Bedford is seeking an experienced Leak Detection Engineer to deliver roof maintenance, inspections and repairs across client sites, focusing on water ingress solutions and building envelope investigations. You will develop knowledge of roofing, waterproofing, façade and cladding systems, use Electronic Leak Detection equipment, and produce technical surveys and reports.

Required: IPAF, PASMA, Working at Height, CSCS, UK driving licence; full-time on-site role with

Qualifications

• Experience producing technical survey reports and recommendations.
• IPAF Licence, CSCS card, PASMA Certification, and Working at Height certification.
• Experience using Electronic Leak Detection equipment and CWCT testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of roofing, waterproofing, façade, cladding, and building envelope systems.
• Develop competency in Electronic Leak Detection equipment and testing methodologies.
• Assist with detailed condition surveys, forensic investigations, and technical reporting when required.
• Support complex leak investigations involving roofing, façade, and cladding systems.
• Support fault diagnosis on recurring or difficult-to-trace water ingress issues.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and as-built information.
• Identify and report opportunities for additional works, upgrades, remedial projects, or maintenance contracts.
• Support client satisfaction and safe service delivery.
• Maintain awareness of cost-effective investigation methods and remedial solutions.
• Contribute to achieving service delivery targets and team KPIs for bonuses.

Skills

Experience producing technical survey

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

IPAF Licence

PASMA Certification

Working at Height certification

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Electronic Leak Detection equipment

CWCT testing methodologies

Job description

Building Transformation in Bedford is seeking an experienced Leak Detection Engineer to deliver roof maintenance, inspections and repairs across client sites, focusing on water ingress solutions and building envelope investigations. You will develop knowledge of roofing, waterproofing, façade and cladding systems, use Electronic Leak Detection equipment, and produce technical surveys and reports.

Required: IPAF, PASMA, Working at Height, CSCS, UK driving licence; full-time on-site role with