Engineer Surveyor, LEV/Electrical: Castle Donnington

Zurich Insurance; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% pension scheme

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell up to 20 days

Job summary

Zurich Insurance is seeking an experienced Engineer Surveyor (LEV/Electrical) to service the Castle Donnington area. The role offers flexible part-time, job-share and full-time options, with emphasis on self-managed diaries and client relations.

You will perform statutory inspections, report findings, and travel within a reasonable radius from home. The ideal candidate has Level 3 engineering qualifications, LEV/inspection credentials, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of engineering practice and local inspection standards.
• Professional qualifications for SAFEd governance and electrical/LEV work.
• Experience with statutory inspections and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on statutory inspections and provide expert judgement.
• Report findings using a rugged laptop and issue electronically to clients.
• Travel within geographic area and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Hands-on experience with pumps andMot

Full UK driving licence

Willing to work overtime

Excellent communication & reporting

Education

A Level 3 qualification in engineering

COMPEX qualification

P601 LEV qualification

C&G 2391-52 inspection & test

Electrical Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382)

Time served or Modern Apprenticeship

Job description

Working Hours

This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Salary

Total Package value of over £65,000, including a competitive salary of up to £57,594depending on experience.

Car

Essential Car User

So what’s it all about

At Zurich, our Engineer Surveyor workforce is central to our continued success, being the ‘Face of Zurich’ to our large and varied client base. You’ll find a fully flexible offering that means you can manage your own diary to service your own client area. This will allow you to broker and develop your relationships whilst representing Zurich Engineering.

No two days will ever be the same, as you’ll work in a variety of interesting environments and you will have control over your own work/life balance, as we believe our people are what makes us successful.

Our Engineer Surveyor roles allow you to develop your mechanical engineering skills further and work for a market‑leading engineering inspection provider.

Zurich Engineering is looking to expand our highly skilled, field‑based, Engineer Surveyor team, and we currently have a vacancy for the Castle Donnington area for a LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation)/Electrical Engineer Surveyor.

What will I be doing?

You’ll start with our industry‑leading, bespoke training and move swiftly to carrying out hands‑on statutory inspections, providing your expert opinion on a wide range of equipment, enabling our clients to comply with all relevant legislation and to the exacting standards both we and our clients demand. Following your inspection, we’ll need you to report back using a rugged laptop, and then issue electronically to our clients, so good IT skills and high levels of literacy are required. You will be an excellent communicator, and confident in your ability to make sound engineering judgements.

What skills/qualifications will I have?

You will be an experienced engineer with a sound knowledge of your engineering discipline and be part of our multi‑disciplined inspection team within your geographic area. You will report to a Team Manager and be based from home, with your client base a reasonable travelling distance from your home.

Because this role is SAFEd governed, we need you to ideally have obtained:

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering field, support is available to allow you to achieve IEng status whilst working as we want to help you gain professional membership.
• Compex qualified - advantageous
• A P601 LEV qualification is advantageous
• An inspection & test qualification (C&G 2391-52 or equivalent)
• Acurrent Edition of the Electrical Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382)
• You will have completed, either a time served or Modern Apprenticeship
• Hands‑on experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• A background, working with pumps and motors - preferable
• A full valid UK driving licence.
• Be willing and able to work paid overtime.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long‑standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.