In-Service Surveyor

LRQA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

LRQA is seeking a technically capable engineer to assess design, manufacture and in-service aspects of assets in line with codes, standards and procedures. You will deliver reports, quotations and client discussions within agreed parameters and assist in knowledge transfer across teams.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, with experience on power stations and familiarity with PD5500, ASME VIII, PED, PSSR/LOLER/PUWER and refrigeration codes. Travel throughout the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Member of a recognised professional body is preferred (eg NSPE, ENGC, IMechE).
• Experience in relevant specialist requirements and application.
• Experience with power station sites and writing schemes of work.
• Ability to work unsupervised within authorisations framework.
• Knowledge of material, welding and pressure vessel construction codes (PD5500, ASME VIII).
• Knowledge of EC Directives (PED 2014/68/EU) and PSSR/LOLER/PUWER.
• Understanding of refrigeration systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and advise on service delivery within budget and contractual requirements.
• Produce deliverables in defined formats and present to clients.
• Discuss deliverables with external clients and assess alternatives.
• Undertake routine administration per current processes.
• Draft quotations up to agreed limits under LRQA terms.
• Promote CPD and maintain technical discipline knowledge.
• Ensure activities comply with procedures, accreditation schemes, and legislation.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to staff.
• Support service delivery improvements from client feedback.
• Maintain health and safety discipline; work safely at all times.

Skills

Pressure vessel codes

PD5500

ASME VIII

PED knowledge

PSSR/Loler/PUWER

Refrigeration safety

IT skills

Report writing

Travel UK

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

To assess the design, manufacture and in-service aspects of engineering assets, against agreed Codes, Standards, specifications, procedures, using experience and knowledge appropriate for routine situations.

You will:

• Perform assessments and provide advice for service delivery within agreed parameters that include budget constraints and contractual requirements.
• Produce the deliverable within the agreed parameters in a defined format.
• Discuss/present the deliverable with the external client and be able to assess alternative solutions where appropriate.
• Undertake routine administration as required in line with current processes and procedures.
• Assess/ recommend the time/value of the work to be undertaken for an external client within an agreed fee/cost structure and issue quotations up to an agreed limit and LRQA’s standard terms and conditions (e.g. Commercial Notice).
• Pursue Continuing Professional Development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation and industry standards.
• Give technical guidance to other employees, as appropriate, and disseminate information to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
• Assist in service delivery improvement by communicating to internal/external client feedback as appropriate.
• Assess the risks and work in a safe manner at all times, robustly implementing health and safety rules, instructions and systems and refuse to undertake work that compromises your safety or health.
• Report in a timely manner all incidents including near miss and safety observations (NMSO), accidents and injuries and raise any health and safety concerns with your line manager.

Required knowledge/skills:

• Shall possess a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Preferably a qualified member of a recognised professional body eg www.nspe.org, www.engc.org.uk, www.imeche.org, www.ecindia.org.
• Shall possess sufficient relevant working experience to demonstrate good awareness of the relevant specialist requirements, knowledge and application.
• Shall have relevant power station site experience, and experience of writing written schemes of work.
• To be addressed within authorisations framework, but able to work unsupervised and make decisions on the condition and future use of equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of material, welding and pressure vessel construction codes, particularly PD5500 and ASME Section VIII
• Knowledge and understanding of EC Directives e.g. PED 2014/68/EU
• Knowledge and understanding of PSSR, LOLER & PUWER regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of commissioning and maintenance requirements for commercial refrigeration systems as deployed in the retail food sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of refrigeration safety standards BS EN 378 and Institute of Refrigeration codes of practice.
• Understanding of refrigerant properties and their safety groups.
• Knowledge of F gas regulations and requirements for refrigerant handling qualifications.
• Good working knowledge of IT, including Work, Access and Excel
• Able to produce clear and concise computer-generated inspection and NDT reports
• Able to work at height and in confined spaces.
• Able to travel to and stay in locations throughout the UK.
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence customers

Who are LRQA?

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.

What We Offer:

Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pre-Employment Checks

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