At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hands-on leak detection and roof maintenance across various client sites.
- Company: Join a niche building maintenance company with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, gym membership, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex water ingress issues and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Experience in leak detection, roofing, and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Employee Benefits:
- Team performance bonus £2 to £3K OTE per annum
- Company vehicle provided, workwear and laptop
- Working hours (40-hour week, full-time, Monday to Friday)
- 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (negotiable)
- Employee healthcare program and gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite gym, sauna, ice-bath, and cycle-to-work scheme
- Early finish at 4pm on Fridays
Building Transformation is a niche external building fabric access and maintenance company based in Bedford, working predominantly in the Southeast. We are looking for an experienced Leak Detection Engineer with experience in leak detection, roofing, waterproofing, façade, cladding and/or building envelope investigations.
Why Join Us:
- Strong – practical knowledge of roofing, waterproofing, façade, and cladding systems.
- Safety-focused – committed to safe working practices at all times.
- Problem-solving – able to diagnose and resolve complex water ingress issues effectively.
- Analytical – capable of identifying root causes through systematic investigation and testing.
- Reliable and accountable – takes ownership of work and delivers to a high standard.
- Good communication skills – able to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
- Customer-focused – committed to delivering a high level of service.
- Attention to detail – ensures accuracy in testing, reporting, and recommendations.
- Adaptable and flexible – able to respond to reactive and changing work demands.
- Team player – works collaboratively across the business.
- Physically capable – able to work at height and in varying site conditions.
- IT competent – capable of using tablets, survey software, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Organised – manages workload, equipment, and reporting efficiently.
Your role at a glance:
This is a hands-on role where you’ll deliver high-quality roof maintenance, inspections, and repairs across a range of client sites. You will:
- Develop and maintain strong knowledge of roofing, waterproofing, façade, cladding, and building envelope systems.
- Develop competency in Electronic Leak Detection equipment and specialist testing methodologies.
- Assist with detailed condition surveys, forensic investigations, and technical reporting when required.
- Support complex leak investigations involving roofing, façade, and cladding systems.
- Support fault diagnosis on recurring or difficult-to-trace water ingress issues.
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and as-built information where required.
- Identify and report opportunities for additional works, upgrades, remedial projects, or maintenance contracts.
- Support client satisfaction and retention through quality and safe service delivery.
- Maintain awareness of cost-effective investigation methods and remedial solutions.
- Contribute to achieving service delivery targets and business performance KPIs for team bonus allocation.
You will be someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, works safely, and represents the business professionally on-site.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for a reliable, safety-focused engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and excellent service. You will have or bring:
- Experience producing technical survey reports and recommendations
- You must hold the IPAF Licence
- A valid CSCS card
- PASMA Certification
- Working at Height certification
- Experience using Electronic Leak Detection equipment
- Knowledge of CWCT testing methodologies
- A full UK driving licence
Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday. 22 days holiday plus bank holidays; ongoing training & development plan; gym membership; employee assistance programme; health cash plan; contributory pension.
Leak Detection Engineer in Bedford employer: Building Transformation
Building Transformation is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong focus on safety and quality, we offer a supportive work culture complemented by generous benefits such as a performance bonus, comprehensive healthcare, and access to an onsite gym. Our commitment to ongoing training and development ensures that our Leak Detection Engineers can thrive in their roles while enjoying a balanced work-life with early finishes on Fridays.
