Job Overview
As a Mechanical Heating Inspector (District Heating), you'll provide expert technical support for the maintenance, servicing and improvement covering all our district heating network services across the Council's extensive housing portfolio. You'll work closely with internal teams, contractors and residents to manage and deliver responsive and planned works – from basic communal heating systems to complex commercial plant rooms & energy centres. You'll play a key role in ensuring engineering services meet all regulatory and safety standards, while delivering excellent value and service to our residents.
Responsibilities
* Conduct inspections, diagnose faults in communal and commercial heating systems, and specify repairs that minimise disruption while maximising value.
* Prepare detailed technical reports and specifications using council systems.
* Oversee and monitor service, repair and installation contracts, ensuring compliance, high performance standards and adherence to current regulations.
* Provide expert technical support in legal disrepair cases.
* Supervise contractors on site, ensuring work is delivered safely, compliantly and to a high standard.
Recruitment Commitments & Eligibility Criteria
* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
* Currently in care, or have previously been in care.
* Disabilities or long‑term health conditions.
Qualifications
* A City & Guilds or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (Heat Generation and Distribution) or equivalent experience.
* Current ACS Gas Certification and Unvented Hot Water Systems qualification.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical services across all housing and commercial environments.
* Hands‑on experience managing large‑scale planned and responsive maintenance.
* Confidence in preparing technical reports, liaising with contractors and delivering excellent resident service.
Benefits
In your role, you will be supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from family‑friendly policies including flexible working, a local government pension scheme and a range of staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members.
About the Council
Southwark is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes for 40% of Southwark’s residents. With over 18,300 businesses, iconic London venues and social enterprises, the borough boasts a young, diverse and growing population. We are committed to making our borough just and fair, tackling inequalities and promoting diversity at senior management levels.
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We are passionate about our people and understand that diversity is essential to delivering the best services. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level. The council actively works to tackle racial inequality through our Southwark Stands Together programme.
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