Engineer Surveyor - Lift & Crane - Camberley

Allianz; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm is seeking an Engineer Surveyor in Croydon. In this role, you will conduct inspections, prepare reports, and ensure compliance within the Lift and Crane discipline. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical subject and strong communication skills. This position offers a starting salary of £44,213 plus benefits, including a company car and flexible working options.

Benefits

Incremental salary increases for the first 2 years

Annual performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Remote working options

Discounts on insurance products

Qualifications

• Passionate about engineering and self-driven.
• Background in lifts, cranes, and materials handling.
• Comfort with documentation and administration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on inspections of plant and equipment.
• Prepare examination reports following inspections.
• Anticipate client needs and ensure compliance.

Skills

Up-to-date knowledge of compliance and regulatory rules related to the Lift and Crane discipline

Strong decision-making

Effective planning skills

Ability to travel within your local allocated work area

Strong customer interaction and communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in a mechanical-related subject

Tools

Tablets and smartphones

Job description

Overview

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 countries. From day one, your contributions are valued, with world-class learning and career development opportunities within an inclusive culture. Progress your engineering career in Allianz Engineering Inspection Services. Our Engineer Surveyors are at the forefront of our business, visiting client sites to carry out inspections and assess a wide range of plant, equipment, and installations. As a newly recruited Engineer Surveyor, you would automatically be enrolled onto our induction training programme. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with a good knowledge of the Lift and Crane discipline to join Allianz Engineering, a division of one of the world’s largest insurers and financial services companies.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate client needs and help ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the Engineer Surveyor Team managed by a Senior Operations Team Leader.
• Prepare examination reports following inspections using electronic reporting for fast and efficient delivery to clients.
• Carry out hands-on inspections of plant and equipment such as lifts, material handling equipment, cranes, and construction plant.
• Be prepared for a physically demanding role that may involve working at height, in confined spaces, lifting, and climbing in various conditions; exposure to noise and dust in a hands-on environment.

Salary Information

Pay: Starting Salary £44,213 plus Company Car and additional benefits. Salary is part of the total reward package.

About You

As an Engineer Surveyor you will assess installations, anticipate client needs, and help ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

• Up-to-date knowledge of compliance and regulatory rules related to the Lift and Crane discipline.
• Strong decision-making and willingness to take responsibility.
• Effective short-, medium-, and long-term planning to schedule meetings, visits and work allocation.
• Ability to travel within your local allocated work area.
• Process documentation and undertake general administration in a timely manner.
• Willingness to support and deputise for fellow Engineer Surveyors as required.
• Passionate about engineering, self-driven, with ability to interact with diverse clients daily.
• Background in lifts, cranes, and materials handling, with hands-on experience in manufacturing, repair, or maintenance.
• Strong customer interaction and communication skills (oral and written).

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 3 or above in a mechanical-related subject.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to self-organise weekly work.
• Comfort with using tablets and smartphones as part of daily work.

We support the government scheme Access to Work; please ask about the access to work scheme.

Desirable Skills

• Incorporated Engineer (desirable).

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for good performance with flexible benefits to suit you. We offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the Allianz Group, and extensive training. Benefits include:

• Incremental salary increases for the first 2 years.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Overtime earnings; remote working; company car; tools/equipment provided.
• Travel time is included within the working week; development days; flexible holiday options.
• Discounts on insurance products, retail discounts, health and lifestyle benefits.
• Based from home with regular travel to client sites; volunteering days.

Our Ways of Working

We support flexible working; if needed, indicate preferences during the application. Allianz signs the ABIs flexible working charter to balance customer needs with personal circumstances and business requirements, promoting innovation and work-life balance.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

Allianz is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We hold accreditations such as EDGE, Women in Finance Charter, Disability Confident, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Race at Work Charter signatory, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. We embrace neurodiversity and offer tailored adjustments for success, including assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities through the Offer an Interview Scheme for those meeting essential skills. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Address: human resources recruitment; email: [e-mail].

For inquiries or to submit your application, please contact Dharmesh Pancholi. Closing date: 12 November 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. #LI-Remote

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