The posting
HIU Engineer (Foot-Mobile)
London
£35,000 to £50,00 DOE + Benefits
Permanent | Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
We are recruiting an experienced HIU Engineer to join a specialist mechanical and energy services business working across high-rise residential and commercial developments throughout London.
This is a foot-mobile position, travelling between sites using the London transport network. No driving licence is required. It is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who prefers city-based work without van driving, while still operating on high-value, technically interesting systems.
This role offers long-term stability, structured support, and strong earning potential within a professional and well-organised engineering environment.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding of Heat Interface Units across energy centres and plant rooms in residential and commercial buildings. The role combines technical problem solving with client-facing professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and fault-find HIUs
- Work within plant rooms and energy centres
- Diagnose system faults and carry out effective repairs
- Ensure compliance with safety, performance, and site standards
- Communicate clearly with residents, site teams, and clients
- Complete service records, job sheets, and reports accurately
- Support colleagues on complex or large-scale works when required
Requirements
- Proven experience working on HIUs
- Strong understanding of plant rooms and energy centre systems
- Confident working in high-rise residential and commercial environments
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Professional, client-facing approach
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable in a foot-mobile role using public transport
Salary & Package
- £35,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Optional overtime and call-out rota
- Structured induction with a supported settling-in period
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Long-term job security within a stable and growing business
Why Apply
This is a rare opportunity to secure a city-based engineering role with excellent earning potential, strong technical exposure, and genuine long-term stability, without the pressures of driving, heavy travel, or short-term contract work.



