St Paul's Cathedral - Job Description - Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Engineer

Sep 13, 2026

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Operational job description for the Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Engineer role within the Works department at St Paul’s Cathedral. The position delivers safe, high-standard plumbing, heating and drainage maintenance while respecting the historic fabric and supporting the annual programme of works. Duties cover planning and scheduling, budgeting coordination, permissions awareness, compliance with gas, water and electrical safety regulations, risk assessments and permits to work, rigorous record-keeping, and health & safety responsibilities. Sustainability expectations include reduced carbon footprint, waste reduction, and carbon net zero alignment.

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Financial, Business and Project Planning

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Job Description Job Title: Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Engineer Department: Works Line Manager: Director of Property Grade: C Salary: c. £37,000 The job description is an operational document that does not form part of the contract of employment. It may be that from time to time an individual is expected to perform tasks that may not be expressly in the job description but are nonetheless necessary in the day to day performance of their duties. St Paul's Cathedral reserves the right to amend the job description as may from time to time be necessary to meet the changing needs of the organisation. Purpose of the Job The Plumbing and Heating Maintenance Engineer works within the Works department, and as part of the team, to carry out plumbing, heating and maintenance of the drainage systems at St Paul’s Cathedral to a safe and high standard and in an efficient and responsible way, with consideration to the historic fabric, to deliver the annual programme of works. The Works department plays a leading role in the maintenance, conservation and repair of St Paul’s Cathedral, the precinct and its properties. Main Duties Financial, Business and Project Planning: • Have an awareness that projects need to be delivered with respect to the annual programme of works. • Plan and implement a schedule of maintenance of all plumbing, heating and drainage systems. • Requisition in good time tools, equipment, plumbing and heating materials and personal protective equipment required. • Communicate the progress of works to ensure coordination with the project timeframe. • Ensure that work is completed on time and in line with the project budget. • Be familiar with the system of permissions required for projects; internal fabric meetings, Chapter, Fabric Advisory Committee, Cathedral Fabric Commission for England, Scheduled Monument Consent, Listed Building, Planning Permission and Building Regulations. Compliance: • Work to the heating, plumbing and drainage regulations to ensure legal compliance in gas safety, water safety and electrical safety. • Understand pre-construction checks to ensure a safe working environment (Asbestos Awareness etc). • Carry out inspections of plant and equipment to ensure legal compliance. • Carry out and record in writing risk assessments and method statements in accordance with the Cathedral’s Health & Safety Policy for work to be undertaken, specifying any personal protective equipment required. • Obtain any required Permits to Work. • Keep appropriate records of all inspection, testing and maintenance. Health & Safety: • Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, whilst at work, take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions. In addition, you must co-operate with the organisation on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare. Sustainability: • Utilise sustainable materials. • Ensure all new projects reduce the carbon footprint and enhance the sustainability of the cathedral and precinct properties. • Reduce waste. • Work towards carbon net zero and the Cathedral Sustainability Policy. Other Duties: Daily: • Troubleshoot any problems with the plumbing, heating and drainage systems. • Upkeep of the lavatory systems throughout the Cathedral and properties. • Running of the hot water systems. Weekly: • Clean or replace, where necessary, all filtration systems, out of hours. These include Restaurant, Café, Toilets, Conference Room and Shop. Periodic: • Upgrade the cisterns in the public lavatories, when required. • Shutdown works, which include drain cleaning and clearance. • Works for insurance inspection. • Undertake safety training and ensuring continuous professional development as may be determined by the Director of Property. • Assist with preparing the cathedral floor for specia

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What is the purpose of the Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Engineer role at St Paul’s Cathedral?

To carry out plumbing, heating and drainage system maintenance to a safe, high standard and in an efficient manner, considering the cathedral’s historic fabric and delivering the annual programme of works.

What main compliance areas are covered in the job description?

Work must meet heating, plumbing and drainage regulations for gas safety, water safety and electrical safety, include pre-construction checks, inspections, and legally compliant risk assessments and method statements, with required Permits to Work.

What qualifications and experience are expected for the role?

A recognised plumbing qualification (preferably City & Guilds Advanced Craft), significant industrial plumbing experience, knowledge of plumbing costing and cost control, Gas Safe Registration, and experience maintaining large industrial gas boilers.

Sep 13, 2026

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