Mechanical Engineer - Gas, Heating, Water

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Gas) for a full-time temporary position in Harlow. You will assist in providing high-quality assurance services for mechanical installations and heating systems, requiring a Gas Safe registration and relevant qualifications. The role demands effective communication and teamwork within a busy operational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Gas Safe registration.
• Experience in local authority settings is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of position statements on technical guidance.
• Carry out surveys of mechanical installations and heating systems.
• Design and evaluate new mechanical installations.

Skills

Good working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Current Gas and level 3 plumbing qualifications

Current Gas Safe registration with domestic ACS qualifications

Experience working within local authority environments

Good communication skills

Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and safety standards

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer (Gas) – Location: Harlow. Full time, Temporary (6-12 months). £450.00 Umbrella. Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025.

Vivid are supporting a local authority in the recruitment of a Mechanical Engineer on a full-time temporary basis.

Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Gas and Heating Engineer to join the team. You will work both on-site and in the office, so flexibility is essential. You will be part of a team committed to providing high-quality services to residents and will bring strong technical and practical experience, with sound knowledge of Gas, Heating, and Water legislation.

In this key role, you will be part of a busy Housing & Property Operations team and assist in providing an accurate and efficient assurance service for all built assets. You will be responsible for site surveys, quality inspections, specifications and schedules of work, report writing, and providing oversight to mechanical appliances, heating and hot water systems, their maintenance, planned preventive 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

The experience you will bring

• Good working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Current Gas and level 3 plumbing qualifications
• Current Gas Safe registration with domestic ACS qualifications
• Experience working within local authority environments
• A good level of commercial awareness
• Working knowledge of Micro soft products including Outlook and Teams
• Good communication skills and able to explain complex issues to lay people
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and safety standards

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

• Understand property heat loss calculations for sizing central heating systems
• An understanding of the Heat Network Association and heat meters
• Commercial gas ACS qualifications
• Asbestos Awareness
• Construction Design Management regulations