Heating Installation and Wet Works Engineer

Salary: £50,537 - £57,583
Grade: Level 4 Zone 2
Location: Camden (travel across borough housing stock)

Hours per week: 36 Hours (Full Time) 
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full Time
Closing date: Sunday 12^th October 2025 at 23:59

Flexible working options available – open to discussion

Come and meet us! Come along to our Holmes Road depot in Camden on Friday 3 October (from 9:30am, all day) to meet the team, find out about our new service, and see what it’s like to work with us.  Drop in any time, we’d love to see you!

About Camden

At Camden, we’re building somewhere everyone can thrive. We want our borough to be the best place to live, work, study, and visit. We’re home to bold ideas and radical social change – and we’re making sure no one gets left behind. Join us and you’ll help shape a better future for everyone.

The role

We’re looking for a skilled Heating Installation and Wet Works Engineer to join our in-house team. You’ll play a vital role in keeping Camden’s homes safe, warm, and energy-efficient.

In this role, you’ll install and commission boilers, heating systems, hot water cylinders, radiators, and controls. You’ll also carry out remedial works and some reactive repairs, ensuring all installations meet legislation, regulations, and Camden’s high standards.

You’ll work directly with residents, explaining systems clearly and supporting them to use their heating efficiently. This is hands-on, meaningful work where your skills will have a real impact every day.

What you’ll do

• Install and commission domestic heating systems, including pipework and controls.

• Complete remedial works and minor making good.

• Carry out system testing, flushing, and certification.

• Provide excellent resident support and guidance.

• Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.

• Deliver some reactive repairs when required.

• Work closely with colleagues across housing, planning, and compliance.

• Keep up to date with emerging renewable technologies, such as air source heat pumps, to support Camden’s sustainability goals.

About you

You’ll bring technical expertise, pride in your work, and a commitment to excellent service. We’re looking for someone with:

• At least 5 years’ experience in heating installation and wet works.

• A strong knowledge of domestic heating systems and safety standards.

• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Gas Engineering (or equivalent).

• ACS qualifications: CCN1, CENWAT, and UVHW.

• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

• Experience producing accurate reports and documentation.

• Great communication skills, with the ability to support residents in a clear, respectful way.

It would also be an advantage if you have experience in social housing, knowledge of water regulations, or training in renewable heating systems.

Working for Camden

At Camden, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We welcome your ideas, your views, and your energy. In return, we offer a flexible and supportive environment, a range of staff benefits, and the opportunity to help redefine what a career in local government can be.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to reflect the communities we serve. That means we value diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other Ethnic Minority communities, LGBTQ+, disabled, and neurodiverse candidates.

Equalities and justice sit at the heart of what we do, and we need diverse voices to help us make a real difference.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments during the application, interview, or assessment process or if you’d like information in an alternative format, please contact us at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or call 020 7974 6655.

Apply

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To apply, please follow the "Apply" link. In the “Why you?” section of the application, show us how you meet the criteria set out under the “About You” section of the Job Profile.