Senior M&E Engineer - Gas & Water Compliance (Housing)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting a Senior M&E Engineer for Harlow to support gas and water compliance across housing assets. You will supervise two inspectors, coordinate inspections, monitor contractor performance and produce KPI reports to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive knowledge of ACS units (CCN1, CENWAT, CPA1, CKR1), Water Regulations and Legionella training, with strong risk management and health & safety practices. On-site work is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in gas/water compliance within the public sector or social housing is essential.
• Strong knowledge of cost/time/budget considerations and safety standards.
• CCN1, CENWAT, CPA1, CKR1 ACS units and Water Regulations qualifications are required.
• Legionella awareness training or equivalent experience is expected.
• Good understanding of risk management, health and safety legislation and CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support on gas, heating, hot water, water hygiene and compliance matters.
• Coordinate inspections, contractor monitoring, and KPI reporting.
• Supervise two inspectors and allocate inspection activity with quality checks.
• Review contractor documentation, records, and escalation of issues as needed.
• Prepare reports and briefings for managers and stakeholders; maintain records.

Skills

Gas & Water Compliance

Contractor Monitoring

KPI Reporting

Pre-/Post-Inspections

Technical Advice

Education

ACS qualification units (CCN1, CENWAT, CPA1, CKR1)

Water Regulations qualification

Legionella training

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting a Senior M&E Engineer for Harlow to support gas and water compliance across housing assets. You will supervise two inspectors, coordinate inspections, monitor contractor performance and produce KPI reports to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive knowledge of ACS units (CCN1, CENWAT, CPA1, CKR1), Water Regulations and Legionella training, with strong risk management and health & safety practices. On-site work is essential.