Commercial Plant Senior Engineer


Company:	Vector Recruitment Solutions
Salary:	£42,750 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE10 0DP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Senior Engineer (Commercial Plant Rooms)

Salary: £42,750 – £50,000 base (depending on experience) + Discretionary Performance Bonus + Company Vehicle (with private use permitted)

Location: London & South UK (Field-based across operational heat networks)

Full-time, Permanent | 40-hour working week | On-call rota required (typically 1 in 4)

Due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is not available for this opportunity

Are you an experienced Commercial Plant Engineer looking to advance your technical expertise at the forefront of low-carbon district energy schemes within a rapidly expanding industry leader?

A Leading Specialist in low-carbon district energy networks is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer (Commercial Plant Rooms) to cover London and the South of the UK. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to deliver planned maintenance, project works, and critical plant repairs across large-scale energy centres exceeding 1MW, directly supporting multi-million-pound urban decarbonisation developments.

The Opportunity:

You will play a vital role in delivering operation and maintenance services to optimise reliability and network efficiency across a growing fleet of heat networks. Your day-to-day remit involves:

- Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules across pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units, and degassers.

- Carrying out fault-finding, mechanical diagnostics, and repairs to commercial plant rooms and associated pipework.

- Attending reactive site call-outs to diagnose root causes of operational failure and safely reinstate heat services.

- Managing site-based project installations and scopes of work for commercial plant remediation while maintaining robust online maintenance records.

The Package:

- Base salary of £42,750 – £50,000 + discretionary bonus + fully equipped company vehicle with private mileage allowance.

- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (with option to buy/sell up to 5 days) + comprehensive company pension scheme.

- Private healthcare provision, health & well-being support, cycle to work scheme, and electric car lease scheme.

- Dedicated continuing learning and development programmes with structured pathways to progress technical certifications.

- Full company tooling and tech pack provided: company laptop, tablet, and mobile phone.

Technical Essentials:

To be successful, you must demonstrate high-level technical proficiency:

- Mandatory: NVQ Level 2–3 in Gas or Plumbing; willingness to hold or work towards a valid Commercial Gas certificate.

- Compliance/Systems: Strong understanding of safe mechanical and electrical isolation; ability to interpret P&IDs, technical drawings, and mechanical schematics; basic electrical competency.

- Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience operating within commercial plant rooms or energy centres in excess of 1MW; background servicing pumps, valves, strainers, and pressurisation units (district heating network exposure advantageous).

- Mobility: Full UK driving licence held valid for a minimum of 12 months.

Take the next step in your Energy & Building Services career with a market leader that prioritises clear communication, technical excellence, and the continuous development of its people

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