Engineer Surveyor - Pressure Systems - Wakefield

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

Job summary

A renowned global insurance provider is looking for an Engineer Surveyor in the UK. You will conduct inspections and evaluations of various plant and equipment at client sites, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The role offers a competitive starting salary of £44,213 and includes various flexible benefits such as performance-related bonuses, a contributory pension scheme, and options for remote working.

Benefits

Incremental salary increases for the first 2 years

Annual performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Overtime earnings – uncapped

Company car

Health & lifestyle benefits

Volunteering days

Discounts on insurance products

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold at least a Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• A background working with steam generation, compressed air, and associated plant is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• A full valid UK driving license is required.
• Ability to organize your week's work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and evaluate plant and equipment at client sites.
• Prepare electronic reports following inspections for efficient delivery.
• Assess installations and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Strong customer interaction skills

Time management skills

Mechanical discipline knowledge

Comfortable using tablets and smartphones

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Allianz Job Opportunity

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 are 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 will be at the heart of our operations conducting inspections and evaluating a diverse range of plant and equipment at client sites.

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.

You will work closely with your Engineer Surveyor Team managed by one of our Senior Operations Team Leaders.

You will prepare reports of examination following your inspections using electronic reporting to ensure fast and efficient delivery to our clients.

You will assess a wide range of installations, anticipate problems and help our clients 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 diaraise 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.

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 the 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.

Contact: Hr‑[e-mail]

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Sophie Mayes

If you are an at‑risk candidate facing potential redeployment, please include this information in your CV.

Closing date 27th October 2025

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

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