via Indeed · 16 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor (Crane/Lift)

SearchWorks
Bristol Full-time
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Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Crane \& Lift

Location: Bristol / South Wales

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Crane \& Lift to join a leading engineering inspection organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to move into an Engineer Surveyor position, or an existing Engineer Surveyor looking for their next opportunity.

The role will involve carrying out high\-quality inspections across a range of lifting equipment including MEWPs, HIABs, cranes and FLTs, ensuring equipment remains compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements under LOLER \& PUWER.

You’ll operate within agreed inspection and H\&S standards while maintaining a strong customer focus, producing detailed inspection reports and acting as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Carrying out thorough examinations and inspections of lifting equipment

  • Inspecting equipment including MEWPs, HIABs, cranes, FLTs and associated lifting equipment

  • Ensuring equipment complies with LOLER, PUWER and relevant industry standards

  • Producing accurate inspection reports and documentation

  • Identifying defects and providing appropriate technical guidance

  • Managing your own workload and daily client visits

  • Keeping up to date with changes in relevant standards and legislation

  • Building strong client relationships and delivering a high level of customer service

  • Working across a wide variety of sectors including manufacturing, logistics, utilities, automotive, public sector, mobile plant, transport and construction
What We Offer
  • £42,148 \- £45,232 salary

  • £5,000pa car allowance / Company Car

  • Fuel Card

  • Overtime available

  • 25 days holiday \+ 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays and carry over 5 days

  • Combined pension contributions of up to 12%

  • Annual salary review

  • Dedicated planning support for your geographical area

  • Ongoing line management and technical support

  • Flexible benefits scheme including Life Cover, Private Healthcare, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme and Travel Insurance

  • Health and wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme and Smart Health services

  • £40,000 training investment

  • Excellent ongoing training and career development
Qualifications \& Skills

To be considered for the Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Crane \& Lift position, you will require:

  • Minimum NVQ Level 4, City \& Guilds Level 4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification

  • LEEA qualifications are preferred alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification, but unfortunately cannot be considered on their own

  • Minimum three to five years’ post\-qualification experience working with relevant lifting/mechanical equipment

  • Experience working with equipment such as cranes, MEWPs, HIABs, FLTs or other lifting equipment

  • Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER would be advantageous

  • Strong communication and customer\-facing skills

  • Full UK driving licence
Pay: £42,000\.00\-£45,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company car
Work Location: On the road

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