Compliance Surveyor - Mechanical, Heating and Water

Compliance Surveyor – Mechanical, Heating and Water

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week

Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary plus up to 19.7% employer pension contribution and essential car user allowance

This role plays a key part in ensuring the safety and quality of the council’s housing stock. The post holder will conduct capital and revenue works within the council’s housing portfolio, focusing primarily on gas and water work streams while identifying sustainable alternatives.

• Conduct comprehensive surveyors for gas and water systems across the housing portfolio.
• Manage capital and revenue works, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for alternative heat sources and energy‑saving measures.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and safety.

• Strong knowledge of gas, water, and heating systems.
• Experience managing capital and revenue works in a housing context.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a commitment to quality.
• Passion for innovation and sustainability, supporting climate‑emergency goals.

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with up to 19.7% employer contribution.
• Flexible working options and staff parking permit.
• Reimbursement of professional fees and comprehensive development and training.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform.

Disability Confident: The council guarantees an interview to applicants disclosing a disability who meet all essential criteria.

Safeguarding: Basic Disclosure Check required.

English Fluency: Ability to converse at ease with members of the public in accurate spoken English is essential.

Closing date for applications: 16th January 2026

Interviews scheduled: week commencing 19th January 2026