Field Service Engineer - Crane/Lift - South East London

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

Job summary

A global inspection company in the City of London is seeking an Engineer Surveyor specializing in cranes and lifting equipment. This field-based role requires expertise in regulatory compliance and client interaction. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum NVQ4 or equivalent in mechanical engineering and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits including a location allowance, health care, and pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

£6,000 location allowance

Car Allowance of £5,000

Health care and wellness support

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

12% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years post-qualification experience working with relevant discipline-specific equipment.
• Current clean UK driving licence required.
• Accreditation requirements: UKAS, SAFed membership and SAFed Standard SS01 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Produce and deliver inspection reports using advanced tools for client access.
• Act as an advisor to high-profile clients.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Client relationship management

Inspection compliance

Education

Minimum NVQ4 or equivalent

HNC, HND or relevant qualification

Job description

Role

Engineer Surveyor – Crane / Lift – South East London inner M25

Location

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

Salary and Benefits

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

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 delivering customer excellence in a professional, friendly, and authoritative manner expected of all client‑facing Bureau Veritas surveyors.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification
• LEEA qualifications are unfortunately not applicable on their own, but 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 licence
• Accreditation requirements: UKAS, SAFed membership and SAFed Standard SS01 compliance

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £42,148 to £45,232 pa
• £6,000 location allowance (SE postcode only)
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus the option to carry over 5 days
• Combined pension contributions of up to 12%
• Annual salary review
• Enhanced support with a designated planner for your geographical area
• Line manager support through dedicated Area Delivery Managers (ADMs)
• Flexible benefits scheme, tailored to your needs, 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?

#Leaveyourmark

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.

Your career is about more than building a CV – it’s a chance to

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.