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Sotham Engineering is a successful, privately-owned M&E contractor, established in the region for over 50 years, with annual sales of around £12m. We have offices in Cambridge and Norwich and directly employ around 75 staff.

Skilled Pipefitter / Plumber – Cambridge Area

Start Your New Challenge in 2026
We are seeking an experienced Pipefitter / Plumber to join our growing team on a full-time basis in Cambridge and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated tradesperson looking to take the next step in their career as we enter an exciting pipeline of new projects for 2026.
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong background in pipefitting and plumbing across commercial and residential environments together with relevant trade qualifications
• Ability to read and work from drawings and specifications
• Confident installing, testing, and commissioning pipework systems to a high standard
• Experience working with a variety of materials (e.g. copper, stainless, HDPE, plastic systems)
• Good awareness of site safety and industry best practice and holds a trade specific CSCS card
• Ideally holds a current gas qualification (domestic or commercial), though not essential for the right candidate
• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team
What We Offer:
• Excellent pay based on experience
• Long-term, stable work with a strong 2026 project pipeline
• Opportunity for training and development, including support for further certifications
• A positive working environment within a well-established company
• Overtime opportunities depending on workload
Who This Role Would Suit:
A skilled tradesperson based in or around Cambridge, looking for a fresh challenge, stable long-term work, and the chance to develop with a forward-thinking building services contractor.

Domestic/Commercial Gas Engineer

We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified domestic/commercial gas engineer to join our small works/maintenance division covering Cambridge and surrounding areas. Candidates should be conversant with heating & plumbing systems, capable of working independently and have good communication skills. HVAC experience is preferred however would consider someone with experience of a similar role within the industry.

As a skilled domestic/commercial gas engineer you will be required to carry out the following:

– Ability to work un-supervised.
– Carry out scheduled servicing.
– PPM & reactive maintenance.
– Carry out all minor/remedial works.
– Good problem solving/troubleshooting.
– Complete (small/medium) installations.
– Read drawings.
– Good communication.
– Some testing and purging of larger systems for our contracts division.

This position is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to further their career and become part of our team, the salary and package is dependent on experience.

How to apply

Please send applications by email to info@sotham.co.uk or in writing to: The HR Manager, Sotham Engineering Services Ltd, Home End, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5BS. Please mark your envelope ‘Private and Confidential’.