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Senior Combustion Engineer

Astute People
London
money-bag £50000 - £55000/annum
Posted: 10 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Ref: 225231243

Astute''s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Senior Combustion Engineer for their sites in London and the South.

The Senior Combustion Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of up to -55,000 per annum + private medical insurance, company van and full benefits package.

If you''re an experienced Commercial Gas Engineer and are looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities, then submit your CV to apply today.



Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Combustion Engineer role


Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on commercial heating plant and equipment, including gas boilers, pumps, actuators, heat exchangers, pressurisation units, and associated pipework.
  • Attend emergency call-outs and participating in the on-call rota (typically 1 in 4) to resolve plant failures and reinstate heating systems.
  • Manage technical and project work, including root cause analysis, plant remediation planning, safe isolation procedures, and provide technical support to colleagues when required.
  • Maintain accurate records and compliance, ensuring work orders, maintenance logs, and CRM systems are updated.
  • Support team development by training and mentoring new engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proactively contribute to H&S improvements and incentives



Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A minimum of 2 years'' experience as a Commercial Gas Engineer or similar.
  • Knowledge of heat network energy centres and plant rooms.
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Gas or Plumbing
  • Commercial Gas registration
  • Full, clean UK Drivers Licence



Personal skills

The Senior Combustion Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Confident to work independently and as part of a wider team
  • Looking for meaningful progression within a fast-growing company
  • Happy with travel as part of a field-based role



Salary and benefits of the Senior Combustion Engineer role

  • Basic salary between -52,000 - -55,000 per annum (DOE)
  • Company van, laptop and mobile
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays with option to buy/sell an additional 5 days per year
  • Continued learning and development
  • Opportunity to join a fast-growing market-leader in district heating.


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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government''s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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