Interim Compliance Officer (Mechanical)

Interim Compliance & Assurance Officer (Gas, Heating & Plumbing)

Location: East London (Predominantly Office-Based)
Contract: Interim 3-Month Rolling Contract - 250 per day plus
Sector: Public Sector / Housing Compliance

The Opportunity

A well-established public sector organisation in East London is seeking an experienced Compliance & Assurance Officer to oversee gas, heating and plumbing compliance across its residential portfolio. This is an interim 3-month rolling contract, offering an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of critical compliance services within a busy housing environment.

This is primarily an office-based compliance, auditing and assurance role. While there will be occasional site visits for post-inspections and quality assurance checks, the majority of your time will be spent reviewing compliance records, auditing certification, monitoring contractor performance and ensuring statutory obligations are met.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical gas, heating and plumbing knowledge who is looking to apply their expertise within a compliance and assurance environment rather than a predominantly hands-on engineering role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage gas, heating and plumbing compliance activities.
• Audit LGSRs, certification and compliance records, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance, programme delivery and outstanding remedial actions.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and audit trails.
• Challenge technical recommendations and drive corrective actions where required.
• Work with contractors and suppliers to ensure statutory compliance standards are achieved.
• Undertake occasional post-inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Escalate compliance risks and service delivery concerns as required.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Plumbing and Heating, or substantial relevant gas compliance experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas, heating and plumbing systems and associated legislation.
• Experience reviewing and auditing LGSRs, certifications and compliance documentation.
• Ability to challenge technical recommendations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Experience monitoring contractor performance, compliance programmes and remedial works.
• Strong IT skills, with confidence using compliance systems, databases, spreadsheets and mobile technology.
• Excellent attention to detail, record management and communication skills.

About You

You will combine strong practical gas, heating and plumbing expertise with a compliance-focused mindset and the ability to work confidently in an office-based environment. This role would particularly suit an experienced engineer looking to move into compliance and assurance, where technical knowledge is applied through auditing, monitoring and contractor management rather than day-to-day site work.

If you have the technical expertise, attention to detail and compliance mindset to ensure the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.