Commercial Heat network engineer

Job Introduction

What you'll do

You will ensure our heat network meets technical regulation requirements and our customer's expectations. You will bring together internal and external stakeholders to operate our heat networks efficiently. You will assist with the technical aspect of contract management and be NHG's eyes and ears on site.

How you'll do it

You will support the contract management of installation, maintenance, and effective operation of heat network equipment (Boilers, Chillers, Fan coil units, HIU's, Valves Meters, PAYG devices & metering systems) deployed within our developments and homes. You will assist the energy team prepare for HNTAS regulation and reporting. You will work closely with our consultants and contractors to deliver an exceptional service and build upon the reputation NHG has built within the industry. You will carry out audits on all works carried out on commercial heating systems, commissioning, commercial gas safety checks, HIU services and maintenance of heat metering equipment. This role will be an integral component to ensure NHG meets the requirements of HNTAS requirements.

The ideal candidate

You will have a minimum of 10 years experience in the heating industry with the last 5 years working on or managing heat networks and communal heating systems. You will be able to offer strong technical advice to our delivery offers, housing officers and contractors. You will be able to articulate praise and technical issues in a contract meeting environment communicating effectively and professionally. Using a variety of data sources you will determine where our heat networks are underperforming and ensure our contractors take appropriate action to rectify or increase system efficiency and delivery. You will be able to identify breaches of regulation and specification and work with contractors to rectify the situation.

Essential:

• Must have strong IT skills including inputting and uploading data accurately.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Have valid Commercial & Domestic Gas Qualifications - COCN1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1/1A, CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1 (Minimum six months remaining prior to renewal of certification).
• Previous experience in a service and maintenance environment.
• Experience of building services engineering within district and community heating or large-scale plant rooms/energy centres.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Experience of writing reports and collecting all relevant data and presenting it in a way everyone can understand.
• Full driving license.
• Ability to interpret and utilise heat meter data.

Desirable:

• Contractor management skills, especially ability to challenge and motivate.
• CIBSE CP1 qualified or willing to work towards.
• Experience and knowledge of heating control systems is also preferred (Trend and equivalent).

As part of the role, an electric van will be provided or associated costs covered, along with a fuel card for business use, supporting both your mobility and our commitment to sustainability.

What's in it for you?

Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply).
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan.
• Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary.

All about us

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff.

For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit: welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit.

Process

• Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 2nd August.
• Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment.
• Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview.

Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team.

Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.