Overview
Job Title: Gas Compliance Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £49,136.93 per annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid
Location: Camden, London
Note: If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please attach a current CV and covering letter. Riverside recruits to potential, not just on skills and experience, so apply even if you don\'t meet all essential criteria. We accept applications from any valid form of UK work permission. Riverside Sponsorship licence will be surrendered; we are unable to apply for further sponsorships on behalf of candidates or existing colleagues.
Riverside Property Services manages the repairs and maintenance service to over 24,000 properties across London, the Southeast and Home Counties. This includes repairs, servicing, voids and planned maintenance for general needs, leasehold, market rent and specialist Care and Support schemes, and statutory and regulatory compliance checks.
The difference you will make as a Gas Compliance Officer
The Gas Compliance Officer is to audit and assess the quality, compliance, and safety of gas-related works and associated heating, hot water, water pump systems, HIUs, and Heat Stores carried out by both in-house engineers and external contractors. The role ensures full compliance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, British Standards, and Riverside’s internal policies across domestic and communal heating systems, hot water installations, and associated trades. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with external third-party auditors to drive continuous improvement and maintain industry-leading safety and compliance standards, while specifically protecting the DLO’s Gas Safe registration.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* Gas Safe Registered Engineer with experience in compliance auditing.
* Domestic ACS Qualifications - CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, CPA1, G3, Water Regs WRAS
* Commercial ACS Qualifications - COCN1, CODNCO1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1/TPCP1A
* Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating/BPEC or LCL equivalent
* Unvented hot water G3, Water Regs WRAS, Part L
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Gas Safe Registered Engineer with experience in compliance auditing.
* Domestic ACS Qualifications - CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, CPA1, G3, WRAS
* Commercial ACS Qualifications - COCN1, CODNCO1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1/TPCP1A
* Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating/BPEC or LCL equivalent
* Unvented hot water G3, WRAS, Part L
* Experience auditing and managing compliance for domestic and communal heating, hot water systems, water pumps, HIUs, and Heat Stores
* Proven experience in domestic gas maintenance, servicing, and repair
* Strong knowledge of Gas Safety Regulations, relevant British Standards, WRAS, and Heat Network Regulations
* Experience in contractor performance audits and compliance assessments
* Strong technical report writing and analytical skills
* Liaison with third-party auditors and regulatory bodies
* Excellent diagnostic, communication, and organizational skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in gas safety management in a mixed economy DLO/contractor social housing context
* Experience in social housing, DLO operations, or compliance management for multi-trade teams
* Knowledge of compliance management software and audit tracking systems
* Experience delivering technical training
* Awareness of CDM regulations and building compliance frameworks
* Health and Safety qualifications (IOSH/SMSTS/SSSTS)
* Electrical qualifications (Essential Electrics or Part P)
* Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation
* Level 4 Certificate in Gas Safety Management in Social Housing
* Professional membership of a relevant industry body (e.g. IGEM)
Role Responsibilities
* Auditing & Compliance: Audit gas installation, heating, hot water, HIUs, Heat Stores and related works for statutory, regulatory and Riverside standards.
* Conduct compliance audits across domestic and communal heating, hot water, water pumps, HIUs and associated trades.
* Audit and verify work of Riverside’s DLO engineers and external contractors.
* Act as the primary liaison for third-party auditors and support independent audits.
* Identify non-compliance issues and safety risks; work with teams to implement corrective actions.
* Support contract management in assessing contractor performance and SLAs.
* Provide training and technical guidance to engineers and contractors to improve quality and compliance.
* Maintain audit reports and compliance records; identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
* Protect Riverside’s DLO Gas Safe registration by ensuring regulatory compliance and corrective actions as required.
Additional Roles
* Working with external third-party auditors; act as main contact for third-party gas, heating and water system auditors.
* Assist in preparing documentation for external audits and implementing their recommendations.
* Facilitate on-site inspections and provide access to necessary records.
* Review external audit findings and implement actions with internal teams and contractors.
* Contractor management: conduct performance audits and monitor KPIs; support contract renewals.
* Training & Support: deliver training, provide real-time feedback, and keep teams updated on regulatory changes.
* Reporting & Continuous Improvement: maintain audit records and contribute to safety policy development.
Role Tasks
* Inspect, test and certify gas installations; conduct site visits of gas, heating, hot water, HIUs and Heat Stores.
* Review LGSRs, servicing logs and compliance documentation.
* Investigate gas-related complaints and ensure remedial actions are taken.
* Support contractor review meetings and performance monitoring; facilitate third-party audits.
* Prepare detailed audit reports and collaborate on incident investigations.
* Ensure compliance with Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2022; participate in out-of-hours rota for repairs and maintenance when required.
Safety, Equality and Inclusion
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer with a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants declaring a disability; Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme is also available. Applications may close before the deadline; apply early.
About Us
Riverside is a leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisation, owning or managing around 75,000 homes. We plan to build over 15,000 affordable homes in the next decade.
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