Clerk of Works (Gas)

  • Huntress - Maidstone
  • Canterbury, Kent
  • 16/10/2026
Contract Construction Management

Job Description

Clerk of Works (Gas)

Location: Kent

Salary: 350 a day

Contract Type: Contract (approximately 6 months)

Hours: Full time, hybrid (3 days on site 2 days at home)

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a knowledgeable and proactive Clerk of Works (Mechanical and Electrical) to join its Facilities Management team. The role will assist with the operational management of the term heating and hot water contract, as well as the delivery of a capital boiler replacement programme. This is a varied, hands-on position split between site inspections and office work, with the possibility of going permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the operational management of the term heating and hot water contract
  • Supporting delivery of the capital boiler replacement programme
  • Inspecting gas and heating works on site to ensure quality, time and cost standards are met
  • Approving variations and recommending contractor payments
  • Undertaking defects inspections and raising works orders
  • Ensuring resident health and safety, especially fire safety and asbestos

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Supervisory experience of gas installations
  • Housing maintenance inspection experience within a housing association or similar
  • Knowledge of heating systems and statutory landlord obligations, including Gas Safety Regulations
  • Experience supervising contractors and managing project delivery
  • Strong communicator with good IT skills

Qualifications:

  • ACS CCN1 & Appliances (gas)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • ONC/HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or similar
  • Full driving licence and use of a car

If you are a motivated M&E professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a busy, collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.