Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Lifting Equipment / Cranes
London | Home Based
Salary & Benefits
* £40,500 - £53,500 starting basic salary
* Guaranteed salary increase to £48,000 after 12 months (if on lower starting basic)
* Guaranteed salary increase to £53,000 after 24 months
* Car allowance £5.5k
* Up to 10% contributory pension
* Annual bonus
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Option to buy and sell additional holidays
* 45 hour flexible working week
* Home based role
* Overtime available (not mandatory)
Training & Career Development
* £55,000 training investment within the first 12 months
* 12‑16 week modular training programme combining classroom and practical learning
* Ongoing technical training and development
* Support with professional memberships
* Structured career ladder with 8 different progression routes
The Role – Mechanical Engineer Surveyor
As a Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Lifting Equipment and Lifts, you will inspect and certify a wide range of lifting and mechanical equipment to ensure it meets current safety and regulatory standards.
Equipment inspected may include:
* Gantry Cranes
* Crawler Cranes
* Scissor Lifts
* MEWPs
* Excavators
* Forklift Trucks
* Other lifting equipment covered under LOLER and PUWER regulations
Your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out statutory inspections and certification of lifting equipment
* Ensuring compliance with LOLER and PUWER regulations
* Managing your own regional patch and diary
* Producing clear and accurate inspection reports
* Providing technical advice to clients
* Building and maintaining strong customer relationships
* Operating within agreed inspection authorities and safety standards
Ideal Backgrounds
* Cranes
* Lifting equipment
* Mobile plant
* Forklifts
* MEWPs
* Heavy mechanical equipment
Typical backgrounds include:
* Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
* Crane Engineer
* Lifting Equipment Engineer
* Plant Engineer
* Forklift Engineer
* REME / Ex‑Forces Engineer
* Field Service Engineer
* Existing Engineer Surveyor
Qualifications & Experience
* Hands‑on experience maintaining, repairing, servicing or inspecting lifting equipment
* Level 3 Engineering qualification minimum (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds)
* HNC / Level 4 engineering qualification desirable
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Comfortable working in customer‑facing environments
If you’re an experienced mechanical engineer looking to move into a professional inspection role with structured training, excellent benefits and guaranteed salary progression, this is an outstanding opportunity.
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