Senior Commercial Gas Engineer (District Heating & Energy Centres)


Company:	Vector Recruitment Solutions
Salary:	£50,000 - £60,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Greater London, DA1 4QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	5 Aug 2026

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Summary

Commercial Gas Engineer

Salary : £52,500 - 60kpa + Vehicle (DOE)

Location : London & South East - Field Based

Due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is unavailable for this opportunity

Are you a highly skilled Commercial Gas Engineer looking to transition away from conventional, stagnant processes into a rapid-growth, forward-thinking environment? This is your opportunity to join an innovative energy specialist reshaping how large-scale energy systems and district heating networks are delivered across the UK.

The Opportunity Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the Operations Department, taking ownership of high-value energy centre plant rooms. This is an autonomous, technically demanding position where you will deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fault-finding across large-scale commercial plant machinery. As the business enters a significant three-year growth trajectory, you will benefit from accelerated career development, structured manufacturer training to become a brand ambassador, and the chance to mentor incoming junior engineers.

Technical Essentials To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate the following technical compliance and qualifications:

- Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated experience operating as a Commercial Gas Engineer with strong operational knowledge of energy centers and plant rooms.

- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Gas, Plumbing, or heating discipline.

- Gas Safety & Compliance: Valid Commercial Gas Registration, Testing & Purging Training Course (TPCP1), and Gas Booster (BMP1).

- Technical Proficiency: Proven track record servicing, fault-finding, and replacing parts on commercial boilers from leading manufacturers (e.g., Hoval, Hamworthy, Ideal, Buderus).

- Engineering Skills: Ability to interpret complex mechanical schematics and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Competence in both mechanical and basic electrical safe isolation.

- Logistics: Valid Full UK Driving License (held for a minimum of 12 months). Willingness to join a 1-in-4 week on-call rota.

- Desirable: Part P or Part G compliance certifications; prior experience working on district heating networks.

The Package

- Base Salary: £52,500 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)

- Bonus: Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme

- Hours: 40-hour standard workweek

- Allowances: Company van provided with authorized private usage allowance

- Holiday: 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays (with an option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days)

- Benefits: Private healthcare scheme, pension plan, electric car lease scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and comprehensive health and well-being support

- Tools: Company laptop, tablet, and mobile phone provided

Apply Now If you match these technical compliance standards and are ready to take full ownership of complex plant engineering projects, submit your CV for a confidential technical review.

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