Engineer Surveyor, Lift & Crane: West London

Zurich Insurance Company; London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Company is seeking an experienced engineer for hands-on inspections and compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will possess solid engineering knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving license. Join a company known for its commitment to diversity and employee wellbeing, and be part of a responsible business dedicated to sustainable impact.

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with solid knowledge of discipline.
• Hands-on experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on statutory inspections on equipment.
• Provide expert opinions to clients ensuring compliance.
• Report using a rugged laptop and submit reports electronically.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Education

Time-served qualification or Modern Apprenticeship

Job description

What will I be doing?

You will start with our industry-leading, bespoke training and quickly progress to carrying out hands-on statutory inspections. You will provide expert opinions on a wide range of equipment, helping our clients comply with relevant legislation and meet high standards. After inspections, you'll report using a rugged laptop and electronically submit reports to clients. Good IT skills and high literacy are essential. You should be an excellent communicator and confident in making sound engineering judgments.

What skills/qualifications will I have?

You should be an experienced engineer with solid knowledge of your discipline, working within a multi-disciplined inspection team in your area. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will be based from home, with your client base within reasonable travel distance.

• Either a time-served qualification or Modern Apprenticeship
• Hands-on experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with lifts and/or crane equipment is advantageous, especially in manufacturing, repair, maintenance, mechanical, or motor trade roles
• A full valid UK driving license
• Willingness to work paid overtime

Who we are:

Zurich aims to be a responsible, impactful business and the best global insurer. We’re creating a brighter future for our customers, employees, and the planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, we are a stable, long-standing company in the insurance industry.

We focus on sustainable impact, employee wellbeing, diversity, and skills development. If you’re looking for a dynamic environment that rewards creativity and initiative, Zurich could be the right place for you. Join us and be part of something great.

Our Culture

We value community, diversity, and inclusion, and have received awards for our efforts. We encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work and to feel welcome regardless of background, beliefs, or culture. We are committed to fair treatment and respect for all applicants.

Our environment prioritizes wellbeing—physical, mental, social, and financial. We collaborate with wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide support and development opportunities. We also support volunteering, charitable activities, and community involvement through our Zurich Community Trust, which has awarded over £90 million in grants and volunteer time in the UK.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.