Inspections Engineer

SGS; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Birthday day off

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Inspection Engineer to join our Industrial Services team. In this field-based role, you will inspect pressure equipment across diverse customer sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.

You will travel across the territory, work independently, and produce clear technical reports while upholding the highest safety standards. A driving licence and relevant engineering background are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in pressure equipment inspection or engineering.
• Strong report writing and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of pressure equipment, engineering standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting pressure equipment and pressure vessels.
• Inspecting piping systems, safety devices and related assets.
• Assessing equipment condition and producing clear technical reports.
• Working independently across customer sites with high safety standards.
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues and customers when required.

Skills

Pressure equipment inspection

Mechanical engineering

NDT

Asset integrity

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / ONC / HNC / HND / Engineering Technician qualification

Job description

and East Anglia. Applicants should be comfortable with regular travel. Given the size of the territory, occasional overnight stays will be required. Industry: This role supports customers across the fuel, oil & gas, tanker, and bulk liquid storage industries, making it ideal for candidates with experience in these sectors or similar industrial environments. Are you an experienced engineer, inspector, surveyor, or technical specialist looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working across a variety of industrial environments, solving technical problems, and helping clients maintain safe and compliant operations? We're looking for an Inspection Engineer to join our growing Industrial Services team. In this field-based role, you'll carry out inspections of pressure equipment and associated systems across a diverse range of customer sites, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspecting pressure equipment, pressure vessels
• Piping systems, safety devices, and related assets.
• Assessing equipment condition and producing clear technical reports and customers with compliance, safety, and integrity requirements.
• Working independently across customer sites while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues and customers when required.

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in: Pressure equipment inspection or engineeringMechanical, maintenance, reliability, integrity, or process engineeringPressure vessels, boilers, steam systems, piping, or safety-critical equipmentPetrochemical, oil & gas, chemicals, manufacturing, power generation, utilities, or other industrial environmentsEngineering surveying, NDT, asset integrity, statutory inspections, or compliance-focused roles

You may currently be working as an: Inspection Engineer, Engineering Surveyor, Mechanical Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Integrity Engineer, Plant Inspector,
Maintenance Engineer, NDT Inspector, Pressure Systems Engineer, Field Service Engineer, or Technical Inspector.

What You'll Need

Engineering apprenticeship, ONC, HNC, HND, Engineering Technician qualification, or equivalent industry experience. Understanding of pressure equipment, engineering standards, and industrial safety requirements. Strong report writing and problem-solving skills. Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)Private medical cover (BUPA)Competitive pension scheme + Life AssuranceGenerous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidaysAn additional day off for your birthdayRetailer DiscountsEnhanced maternity/paternity and adoption payLength of Service AwardsChristmas VouchersHealth & Wellbeing initiativesDiscounted Gym
Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

SummaryType: Full-time Function: Engineering Experience level: Associate Industry: Industrial Automation