Engineer Surveyor – Lifting Equipment

WHScott & Son; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Reading, UK, is looking for Inspection Engineers to conduct thorough examinations and inspections of lifting equipment. The ideal candidates will have a recognized engineering qualification and a strong mechanical engineering background, with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on performance

Company van

20 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Support for learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Recognized engineering qualification required.
• Strong mechanical background preferred.
• Familiarity with simple pressure systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation is essential.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Thorough Examinations of lifting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with legislation.
• Travel to customer sites for inspections.
• Provide expert advice on legal compliance.
• Participate in audits to maintain standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

ONC / HNC / HND / EngTech / IEng / CEng

Tools

Load testing equipment

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity for Inspection Engineers - Hutcheon Examination Services Limited (HESL), Now Part of WH Scott Group!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? With over 30 years of expertise, Hutcheon Examination Services Limited (HESL) is a trusted name in engineering, examination, and testing across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, marine, energy, nuclear, oil & gas, and more.

Now part of the prestigious WH Scott Group , we're expanding and looking for enthusiastic, competent, and experienced Inspection Engineers to join our friendly and growing team across Berkshire, Hampshire, and Surrey .

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting statutory Thorough Examinations and inspections of lifting equipment, plant, access equipment, pressure systems, and local exhaust ventilation systems (LEV).
• Ensuring compliance with legislation including LOLER, PUWER 1998, PSSR 2000 , and COSHH 2002 .
• Travelling to customer sites to perform planned inspections across multiple sectors, with occasional national travel.
• Providing expert advice to customers on legal compliance while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Participating in internal and external audits to maintain technical standards.
• Identifying new business opportunities to support HESL's growth.

What You'll Bring

• A recognized engineering qualification ( ONC / HNC / HND / EngTech / IEng / CEng ).
• A strong mechanical engineering background, ideally with experience in load testing and examinations of lifting equipment, cranes, and plant.
• Familiarity with simple pressure systems (training available if needed).
• Knowledge of industry trends and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• A full UK driving license and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to doing the job right the first time.

What We Offer

• A planned daily schedule - less admin, more engineering!
• A focus on quality over targets.
• A diverse and exciting work environment - no two days are the same.
• Friendly colleagues and supportive management.
• Competitive salary with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• 20 days of annual leave, long service are awarded after 2 years of se service
• Company van and all the equipment you need.
• Support for learning and professional development.
• Contributory pension scheme.

If you're passionate about engineering, customer service, and making a real impact in a fast-growing company, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to become part of the WH Scott Group and take your career further with HESL.