Senior Commercial Gas Engineer – HVAC & Building Services

Civic Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS Required

Bi-weekly Pay

Diverse commercial portfolio exposure

Out-of-hours call-out rota

Job summary

Coventry City Council is recruiting a Commercial Gas Engineer to join its Facilities Management team. You will manage planned and emergency maintenance across commercial properties, working with gas boilers, heating plant, and HVAC systems while ensuring compliance with safety regs.

The role requires Gas Safe registration, a Level 3 trade qualification, and experience in commercial maintenance. A DBS check, driving licence, and regulatory knowledge are essential for this busy public sector

Qualifications

• Commercial Gas Qualifications (essential).
• Current and valid Gas Safe Registration.
• Level 3 Qualification in a relevant trade discipline.
• Experience in a commercial maintenance environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of gas safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• IPAF and PASMA qualifications.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair commercial gas systems and equipment.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Diagnose and address faults through reactive repairs.
• Install and replace: Commercial boilers, Heating plant, Pipework systems, HVAC equipment, Associated controls and fittings.
• Perform testing, commissioning, and system evaluations.
• Monitor energy performance and suggest improvements.
• Ensure adherence to Gas Safety Regulations, Health & Safety Legislation, British Standards, Industry Codes of Practice.
• Address urgent reactive maintenance issues.
• Complete plumbing tasks related to heating systems.
• Update CAFM systems and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Prepare quotations and estimates for remedial works.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota.
• Mentor apprentices and trainees as needed.
• Maintain tools, plant, vehicles, and equipment in safe condition.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostics

Gas safety knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

City & Guilds / NVQ / CITB qualification

Gas Safe Registration

Tools

Commercial Boilers

HVAC Systems

Commercial Heating Systems

Combustion Equipment

Plant Rooms

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Coventry City Council is recruiting a Commercial Gas Engineer to join its Facilities Management team. You will manage planned and emergency maintenance across commercial properties, working with gas boilers, heating plant, and HVAC systems while ensuring compliance with safety regs.

The role requires Gas Safe registration, a Level 3 trade qualification, and experience in commercial maintenance. A DBS check, driving licence, and regulatory knowledge are essential for this busy public sector