Engineer Surveyor - Crane / Lift

Bureau Veritas North America; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global inspection company is seeking an Engineer Surveyor for crane and lifting equipment inspections in Dumfries. The role offers a competitive salary with bonuses and comprehensive benefits, along with the opportunity to work with various high-profile clients while ensuring equipment compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

12% pension contributions

Health and wellbeing support

Training investment of £40,000

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years’ post qualification experience with relevant equipment.
• Current Clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality inspections for crane/lifting equipment.
• Produce and deliver inspection reports using Bureau Veritas’s tools.
• Act as an advisor to high-profile clients.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Customer Focus

Inspection Compliance

Health & Safety Standards

Education

NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification

LEEA qualifications

Job description

Role: Engineer Surveyor - Crane / Lift - Dumfries and Galloway - £2,000 joining bonus + up to £2,500 retention payment

Location: Field based with daily travel to client sites, with efforts to minimise travel and offer localised areas.

Salary: £42,148 to £45,232 pa, £2,000 joining bonus, up to £2,500 retention payment, Car Allowance of £5,000 pa/Company Car, OT available, Up to 12% Pension, Healthcare, and other flexible benefits.

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Role Purpose

To carry out high-quality inspections ensuring various crane/lifting equipment (MEWPS, HIAB, Cranes, FLT’s) comply with current regulatory and statutory requirements under LOLER & PUWER. Operate within agreed authorities, inspection, and H&S standards with a customer focus to achieve optimal service delivery.

Produce and deliver inspection reports using Bureau Veritas’s tools for on-site reporting and immediate client access, acting as an advisor to high-profile clients and delivering customer excellence in a professional, friendly, and authoritative manner.

What does it take to apply?

Bureau Veritas holds several accreditations, including UKAS accreditation, SAFed membership, and SAFed Standard SS01 compliance.

Candidate requirements for Mechanical Inspection roles include:

• Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification
• LEEA qualifications are preferred alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification
• Minimum three to five years’ post qualification experience with relevant equipment
• Current Clean UK driving license

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £39,000 - £42,000 pa
• £4,250 pa car allowance/Company Car
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with options to buy, sell, or carry over holidays
• Up to 12% pension contributions
• £2,500 one-off retention payment in December 2025 (pro-rata for new starters)
• Annual salary review
• Support from a designated planner and dedicated Area Delivery Managers
• Flexible benefits scheme including Life Cover, Private healthcare, Dental, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity, Give as You Earn, Travel Insurance
• Health and wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance, Smart Health services
• £40,000 training investment
• Work for an industry-leading global inspection company, UK Top Employer for nine consecutive years

Why work for Bureau Veritas?

Our people are central to our success, fostering a supportive and engaging culture where individuals can reach their potential. Enjoy a varied client-facing environment working with market leaders across sectors like Food and Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport, and Construction.

We encourage strong client relationships, blending technical expertise with service excellence to exceed expectations.