Overview
Progress your engineering career in one of the key roles within Allianz Engineering Inspection Services. Our Engineer Surveyors inspect client sites to assess a wide range of plant, equipment, and installations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with a good knowledge of the Lift and Crane discipline to join Allianz Engineering, a division of one of the largest insurers and financial services companies in the world. You would automatically be enrolled onto our unrivalled induction training programme.
Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 countries, with a culture that values contributions, world‑class learning and career development opportunities, and an inclusive culture. You will be based from home with regular travel to client sites.
Responsibilities
* Anticipate clients’ needs and help ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
* Work closely with your Engineer Surveyor Team managed by a Senior Operations Team Leader.
* Prepare examination reports following inspections using electronic reporting for fast delivery to clients.
* Carry out hands‑on inspections of plant and equipment such as lifts, material handling equipment, cranes, and construction plant.
* Operate in environments that may be physically demanding, including working at height, in confined spaces, and in hot and cold conditions; exposure to noise and dust.
About You / Qualifications
* As an Engineer Surveyor you will assess a wide range of installations and ensure compliance with legislation.
* Up to date knowledge of compliance and regulatory rules relating to the Lift and Crane discipline.
* Ability to make well‑informed decisions and take responsibility.
* Strong planning and time management; able to diarise meetings, visits and workload.
* Willingness and ability to travel within your local area.
* Experience with lifting, cranes, materials handling equipment; hands‑on experience in manufacturing, repair, or maintenance.
* Strong customer interaction skills, including oral and written communication.
Essential Skills
* NVQ Level 3 or above in a mechanical related subject.
* Full valid UK driving licence.
* Time management skills; ability to self‑organise weekly workload.
* Comfort with using tablets and smartphones as part of the role.
We support the government scheme “Access to Work”.
Desirable Skills
* Incorporated Engineer (desirable).
What We Will Offer You
* Flexible benefits and options, with opportunities for hybrid working, global career opportunities across the Allianz Group, and development and training.
* Incremental salary increases for the first 2 years.
* Annual performance related bonus; contributory pension; company car; tools/equipment provided.
* Travel time included within the working week; volunteering days; travel and other allowances where applicable.
* Discounts on insurance products and various retail and health benefits.
Our Ways of Working
We support hybrid work patterns and flexible hours where possible. Allianz is signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter, aiming to help innovation and work‑life balance.
Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust
We are an equal opportunity employer and promote inclusive practices, with accreditations such as EDGE, Women in Finance Charter, Disability Confident, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome neurodiverse and disabled candidates and offer tailored adjustments. We provide accessible application options and support through the Disability Confident Scheme.
Application Details
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into accessibility schemes or for assistance with your application. Email: Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk. For inquiries or to submit your application, contact Dharmesh Pancholi. Closing date: 26 October 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
What You Do // What You Bring // What We Offer
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Financial Services and Insurance
Location notes: London, Surrey, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington, London and surrounding areas. This role involves regular travel to client sites.
Closing Note
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