Job Title: Plant Engineer - Breakdown
 Location: London & South East
Salary: £32,500 - £42,500 Depending on experience 
Benefits: Discretionary Bonus, 25 days holiday + Statutory (with option to buy more), Pension
Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Please note: Due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Powering the Net-Zero Transition Are you an experienced Plant Engineer looking to move away from conventional processes and into the future of low-carbon energy? Join a Tier 1 District Energy Specialist currently investing over £1bn into innovative heat network projects. We are seeking a technically-minded Breakdown Engineer to maintain and optimize large-scale energy centres (1MW+) across London and the South. This is a chance to join a high-growth, "intelligence-led" consultancy that values free-thinking and technical autonomy.

The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, you will be the frontline for reliability across a diverse range of heat networks—from major regeneration projects in London to city-wide systems in Wales. This is a varied, mobile role focusing on mechanical PPMs, reactive fault-finding, and plant remediation. You won't just be fixing parts; you'll be reviewing root causes and helping to evolve the efficiency of the UK's energy infrastructure.

Technical Essentials To be successful in this remit, you must demonstrate:

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Gas or Plumbing (Commercial Gas tickets are highly desirable; the company will support those willing to work towards them).

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial plant rooms (>1MW), servicing pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, and pressurisation units.

Compliance & Safety: Expert knowledge of safe isolation (mechanical/electrical) and the ability to interpret P&IDs and mechanical schematics.

Key Skills: Water sampling, dosing, and basic fault-finding on HIU models.

Mobility: Full UK Driving License (valid for 12+ months) and a willingness to participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota.

The Package

Base Salary: £32,500 - £42,500 (DOE).

Bonus: Performance-related discretionary bonus.

Time Off: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (Option to buy/sell 5 days).

Benefits: Private healthcare, Electric Car lease scheme, Cycle to Work, and comprehensive L&D opportunities.

Tools: Company vehicle/fuel card, laptop, tablet, and mobile phone.

Culture: A supportive, "Armed Forces friendly" employer with a focus on wellbeing and flexible working environments.

To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Simon Cowley on  (phone number removed)