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Mechanical Gas Installation Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 03 February 2026
Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 per year
Additional salary information: Pension, Annual Leave, Company Van
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 March 2026
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Robert Hurst Group Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: GE039

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Summary

Mechanical Gas Installation Engineer

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Coverage Area: South Central (with occasional UK & international travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Gas Installation Engineer to join our team based in Portsmouth. The role will primarily involve working across the South Central region, with occasional national and international travel depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities
- Installation of mechanical and gas systems in line with project specifications
- Installation and commissioning of gas pipework, plant and associated equipment
- Carrying out pressure testing, purging, and commissioning
- Fault finding and rectification of mechanical and gas systems
- Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and schematics
- Occasional national and international travel for project work

Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Gas Installation Engineer or similar role
- NVQ Level 3
- Experience with mechanical plant and pipework systems
- Ability to read and work from technical drawings
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required

Qualifications (Essential)
- Gas Safe Registered (Commercial/Industrial)
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical / Gas Engineering (or equivalent)
- Relevant ACS qualifications

What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE
- Company vehicle
- Travel expenses covered for national/international work
- Overtime opportunities
- Training and development
- Career progression within a growing business

Ideal Candidate Profile
This role would suit a professional and motivated engineer who is confident working on complex mechanical and gas installations, is flexible with travel, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work across varied projects.

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