Engineer Surveyor - Pressure Systems - Bishops Stortford

Allianz; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is looking for an Engineer Surveyor. In this role, you will conduct inspections and evaluations of various plant and equipment. The position offers competitive pay starting at £44,213, flexible working options, and excellent career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering and strong customer interaction skills.

Benefits

Incremental salary increases for the first 2 years

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Overtime earnings - uncapped

Company car

Discounts on insurance products

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• A background in steam generation, compressed air and site inspection experience is ideal.
• Strong customer interaction and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and evaluations of plant and equipment.
• Prepare reports of examination post-inspection.
• Assess various installations and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Travel within local allocated work area.

Skills

Compliance and regulatory knowledge

Decision-making skills

Effective planning

Documentation processing

Customer interaction skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tablets/smartphones

Job description

Allianz is a leading global insurance provider operating in over 70 countries. From your very first day with us, you’ll feel the impact of your contributions. We’re committed to offering exceptional learning experiences and career growth opportunities, all within a culture that embraces inclusivity and celebrates diversity.

Role Description

Progress your engineering career in one of the key roles within Allianz Engineering, Construction, & Power. As an Engineer Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of our operations conducting inspections and evaluating a diverse range of plant and equipment at client sites.

From day one, you’ll be enrolled in our industry‑leading induction programme, designed to set you up for success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with a good knowledge of Pressure, Compressed Air & Steam equipment to join Allianz Engineering, a division of one of the largest insurers and financial services companies in the world.

• You will carry out hands‑on inspections of plant and equipment in a wide range of locations such as factories, warehouses and other commercial premises.
• Work closely with your Engineer Surveyor Team managed by one of our Senior Operations Team Leaders.
• Prepare reports of examination following your inspections using electronic reporting to ensure fast and efficient delivery to our clients.
• Assess a wide range of installations, anticipate problems and help our clients to ensure that they comply with relevant legislation.
• This role forms an integral part of our business, as you examine various items of equipment including pressure vessels and boilers.

Salary Information

Pay: Starting Salary £44,213 per year.

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Up to date on your knowledge and understanding of all relevant compliance and regulatory rules and procedures that relate to the Pressure Mechanical discipline.
• Making well informed decisions, and willing to take responsibility.
• Being effective at short, medium and long‑term planning, in order to diarise meetings, visits and work allocation.
• Being able to travel effectively within your local allocated work area.
• Processing documentation, as well as undertaking general administration in a timely manner.
• Willingness to support and deputise for fellow Engineer Surveyors (of own discipline) as and when required.

Essential Skills

• Candidates must hold at least a Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline‑preferably Mechanical Engineering or be actively working towards an equivalent credential.
• A background working with steam generation, compressed air and associated plant ideally with manufacturing (QA and production), maintenance and operation, repair and site inspection experience.
• Strong customer interaction skills are essential, including good oral and written communication skills.
• A holder of a full valid UK driving licence.
• Time management skills are essential as you will be required to independently organise your week’s work in an effective manner.
• As tablets and smartphones are crucial tools for an Engineer Surveyor, you will need to be comfortable using these as part of your working day.

We support the government scheme “Access to Work” please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

Desirable Skills

• Incorporated Engineer (desirable)

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from‑ so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Incremental salary increases for the first 2 years.
• Annual performance related bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Overtime earnings - uncapped.
• Remote working.
• Company car.
• Tools/equipment provided.
• Travel time is included within working week.
• Development days.
• Flexible buy/sell holiday options.
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet.
• Retail discounts.
• Health & lifestyle benefits for you and your family.
• You will be based from home, regular travel to clients' sites.
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive – Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s 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 or long‑term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

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For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Dharmesh Pancholi

Closing date 29th October 2025

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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