Engineer Surveyor - Crane/Lift - Newcastle/Gateshead

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in compliance and inspection services seeks an Engineer Surveyor to conduct inspections on crane and lifting equipment across client sites in the North East. The role includes report generation and maintaining compliance standards, with a salary range of £42,148 to £45,232 pa, alongside various benefits such as a car allowance and flexible perks. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering qualification and relevant experience.

Benefits

Car Allowance of £5,000 pa

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Up to 12% pension contributions

£40,000 training investment

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality inspections of lifting equipment.
• Produce and deliver inspection reports to clients.

Skills

Compliance

Inspection

Customer Focus

Education

NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Role: Engineer Surveyor - Crane / Lift - Newcastle

Location: Field based with daily travel to client sites; we aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas.

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

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Role Purpose

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

To 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 relevant mechanically biased engineering qualifications but are not applicable on their own

• Minimum three to five years’ post-qualification experience working with relevant equipment

• Current Clean UK driving license

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £42,148 to £45,232 pa
• £5,000 pa car allowance / Company Car
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with options to buy or sell 5 holidays and carry over 5 days
• 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 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 Programme, Smart Health services
• £40,000 training investment

Why work for Bureau Veritas?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive and engaging culture with opportunities to fulfill your potential.

Work in a busy, varied client-facing environment 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, combining technical expertise with service excellence to exceed expectations.