Job Description
Materials Surveyor Location: Ideally Birmingham / West to Bristol (covering UK & Ireland travel)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE) + Annual Bonus + Car Allowance/Company Car + Benefits
Travel: UK & Ireland Travel – Remote
The Company
Faststream Recruitment is partnering with a global leader in marine certification and inspection to recruit a Materials Surveyor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class organisation that plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of marine equipment and materials.
The Role
You will work closely with manufacturers who produce equipment and materials for marine vessels and offshore installations. The position involves auditing and surveying a wide range of components, anything that goes on board ships including:
* Steel structures and hull components
* Machinery, pumps, and valves
* Propellers and pipework
* Lifesaving appliances
* Fabrics, coatings, and fire/smoke/toxicity-rated materials
* Equipment for offshore windfarms
* Electrical and mechanical systems
Key responsibilities include:
* Surveying and auditing both products and manufacturing processes.
* Witnessing installations and reviewing equipment functionality.
* Ensuring full compliance with Class and statutory requirements.
* Producing detailed technical reports.
* Managing your own schedule and responding to short-notice assignments.
The Candidate
You will ideally have:
* An HNC or Degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
* Broad technical knowledge, or a willingness to learn across multiple disciplines.
* An understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards.
* Strong self-management, organisational, and IT skills.
* A flexible and resilient mindset with the ability to adapt to varied workloads.
Marine industry experience is beneficial but not essential - training will be provided. Candidates from mechanical or electrical engineering backgrounds with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.
Training & Development
* Structured training programme: self-study, classroom-based, and on-site mentoring with a qualified surveyor.
* Continuous professional development to broaden technical scope.
* Support from experienced surveyors in your region.
The Rewards
* Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE).
* Car allowance or company car.
* 10% annual bonus.
* Overnight allowance or fixed overnight bonus.
* Pension scheme & private healthcare.
* All PPE provided.
If you are a self-reliant engineer or surveyor looking for a role that offers variety, travel, and career growth I would love to hear from you!