Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Lifting Equipment

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Surveyor specialising in lifting equipment to join a leading test, inspection and certification organisation. This home‑based position offers autonomy, a supportive diary management team and no mandatory overtime.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and certify lifting equipment and cranes (gantry, crawler, scissor lifts, MEWPs, excavators, forklift trucks) under LOLER & PUWER regulations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards.
• Manage your own client patch, diary and relationships.
• Provide technical advice and produce clear inspection reports.
• Operate within agreed inspection authorities and H&S standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service in a professional environment.

Required profile

• Practical experience maintaining, inspecting, servicing or repairing lifting equipment or cranes.
• Level 4 (HNC) or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or Level 3 with strong hands‑on experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Comfortable in customer‑facing roles.
• Backgrounds such as Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Crane Engineer, MEWP Engineer, Forklift/Plant Engineer, ex‑forces engineer, or existing Engineer Surveyor.

Required skills

• Inspection and certification of lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of LOLER regulations.
• Knowledge of PUWER regulations.
• Technical report writing.
• Use of inspection authority standards and health & safety procedures.

What we offer

• Basic salary £42,000‑£45,000 plus total package around £54,000.
• Company car or car allowance with fuel card.
• Private healthcare.
• Double‑matched pension.
• Annual bonus.
• 33 days holiday (incl. statutory) with buy/sell option.
• 40‑hour flexible working week, optional overtime.
• Structured training programme with £55,000 investment in first 12 months.
• Support for professional membership renewal fees.
• Clear career ladder with eight progression options.