Mechanical Engineer (Gas)

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an interim Mechanical Engineer for 6-12 months at £450 per day. You will conduct site surveys, quality inspections, and ensure compliance with Gas, Heating, and Water regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong technical experience and knowledge of relevant legislation. This role involves both on-site and office work, contributing to the maintenance and refurbishment of mechanical installations.

Qualifications

• Experience with site surveys and quality inspections.
• Proficient in report writing and creating specifications.
• Ability to oversee mechanical appliances and heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of position statements.
• Carry out surveys of mechanical installations.
• Review and maintain compliance monitoring data.

Skills

Technical and practical experience

Knowledge of Gas, Heating, and Water legislation

Job description

We are working with a Local Authority in Essex who are currently looking for an interim Mechanical Engineer (Gas). The role will be for 6-12 months and £450 per day (inside IR35). In this key role, you'll be working both on-site and in the office.

You’ll need to bring strong technical and practical experience, along with sound knowledge of Gas, Heating, and Water legislation. You will specifically be responsible for site surveys, quality inspections, specifications and schedules of work, report writing and provide oversight to mechanical appliances, heating and hot water systems, their maintenance, PPM and refurbishments for Housing and Non-Housing projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of position statements on relevant technical guidance
• Build and maintain positive relationships
• Develop, maintain and contribute to the improved culture of planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Carry out surveys of mechanical installations and heating and hot water systems
• Evaluate risk assessments on the condition, lifecycle and expiry of mechanical installations
• Design new mechanical installations, including material and workmanship specifications
• Assist the role of Building Services Manager (compliance) and Project Manager (projects/programmes)
• Day-to-day oversight of the mechanical installation's PPM and refurbishment programmes
• Review, update and maintain real-time data for compliance monitoring of the Client’s assets

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the H&S Act, Gas & Level 3 Plumbing, Local Authority experience