Engineer Surveyor Crane/Lift

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A global inspection company is looking for an Engineer Surveyor to conduct inspections of lifting equipment and ensure compliance with regulations. You will produce inspection reports and advise high-profile clients. Candidates must have a relevant mechanical qualification and a clean UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary, location allowance, and flexible benefits like private healthcare and retirement contributions.

Benefits

Location allowance

Company car or car allowance

Pension contributions up to 12%

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification.
• Minimum three to five years’ experience with relevant discipline specific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high quality inspections on lifting equipment.
• Produce and deliver inspection reports using best in class tools.
• Act as an advisor to high-profile clients.

Skills

Mechanical engineering qualification

Post qualification experience

Clean UK driving license

Education

NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent

Job description

Engineer Surveyor Crane/Lift

Date: 31 Oct 2025

Role: Engineer Surveyor - Crane / Lift - South East London inner M25

Location: Field based with daily travel to client sites and we aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas.

Salary: £42,148 to £45,232 pa, £6,000 location allowance (SE postcode only), Car Allowance of £5,000pa/Company Car, OT available, Up to 12% Pension, Health Care, and other Flexible benefits

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Make an impact doing work you can be proud of and contributing to a global mission to enhance safety standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future, shaping a world of trust, and a safer society for us all.

Role Purpose

To carry out high quality inspections ensuring various crane / lifting equipment (MEWPS, HIAB, Cranes, FLT’s) is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements under LOLER & PUWER. To operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards with a clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery.

To produce and deliver inspection reports using Bureau Veritas’s best in class tools for on-site reporting and immediate client access to keep abreast of changes in relevant standards and legislation, acting as an advisor to high-profile clients and to deliver customer excellence, operating in the professional, friendly, and authoritative manner expected of all client-facing Bureau Veritas surveyors

What does it take to apply?

As you would expect from a globally trusted inspection provider, Bureau Veritas holds several accreditations and complies with regulations including UKAS accreditation, SAFed membership and SAFed Standard SS01 compliance.

Candidate requirements for Mechanical Inspection roles are:

• Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification
• LEEA qualifications are unfortunately not applicable on their own, but they are preferred alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification
• Minimum three to five years’ post qualification experience working with relevant discipline specific equipment
• Current Clean UK driving license

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £42,148 to £45,232pa
• £6,000 location allowance (SE postcode only)
• 25 days holiday +8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
• Combined pension contributions of up to 12%
• £2,500 one-off retention payment as a reward for your commitment—payable in December 2025! (pro-rata for new starters).
• Annual Salary review
• Enhanced level of support with a designated planner for your geographical area
• Line Manager support through your dedicated Area Delivery Managers (ADMs)
• Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
• Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row

Why work for Bureau Veritas?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to:

Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking,Retail,Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear,Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical know-how with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.