Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - Crane/Lift - Edinburgh

Energy Jobline ZR; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection company is seeking an Engineer Surveyor to conduct high-quality inspections of lifting equipment in Edinburgh. The role requires a mechanical engineering qualification and offers a salary of £40,092 to £43,176 pa, along with numerous benefits, including a car allowance and flexible perks. Join a company dedicated to safety standards and client satisfaction.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance/Company Car

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Up to 12% combined pension contributions

Health and Wellbeing Support

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years' post-qualification experience working with relevant equipment.
• Current Clean UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections ensuring lifting equipment complies with regulations.
• Produce and deliver inspection reports for clients.
• Advise clients on compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Client communication

Inspection compliance

Education

NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

Bureau Veritas reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Role: Engineer Surveyor - Lift - Edinburgh - up to £2,500 retention payment

Location: Field based with daily travel to client sites and we aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas.

Salary: £40,092 to £43,176 pa, £5,000 location allowance (EH postcode only), up to £2,500 retention payment, Car Allowance of £5000pa/Company Car, OT available, Up to 12% Pension, Health Care, and other Flexible benefits

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Role Purpose

To carry out high quality inspections ensuring various lifting equipment is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements under LOLER & PUWER. To operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards with a clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery.

To produce and deliver inspection reports using Bureau Veritas's best in class tools for on-site reporting and immediate client access to keep abreast of changes in relevant standards and legislation, acting as an advisor to high-profile clients and to deliver customer excellence, operating in the professional, friendly, and authoritative manner expected of all client-facing Bureau Veritas surveyors

What does it take to apply?

As you would expect from a globally trusted inspection provider, Bureau Veritas holds several accreditations and complies with regulations including UKAS accreditation, SAFed membership and SAfed Standard SS01 compliance.

Candidate requirements for Mechanical Inspection roles are:

• Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification

• LEEA qualifications are unfortunately not applicable on their own, but they are alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification

• Minimum three to five years' post qualification experience working with relevant discipline specific equipment

• Current Clean UK driving license

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £40,092 to £43,176 pa
• £5,000pa car allowance/Company Car
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
• Combined pension contributions of up to 12%
• £2,500 one-off retention payment as a reward for your commitment-payable in December 2025! (pro-rata for new starters).
• Annual Salary review
• Enhanced level of support with a designated planner for your geographical area
• Line Manager support through your dedicated Area Delivery Managers (ADM's)
• Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
• £40,000 training investment
• Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row

Why work for Bureau Veritas?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to:

Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical know-how with service excellence to exceed your clients' expectations.