Mechanical Engineer Surveyor Lifting Equipment (South Croydon)

Anderson Wright Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Surveyor for the South London area. The role offers a competitive basic salary of £48,000-£52,000, along with a company car or car allowance, private health, and double matching pension contributions. Successful candidates will engage in the inspection and certification of cranes and lifting equipment, supported by significant training investment in their development. This position also emphasizes work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private health insurance

Double matching pension contributions

33 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Level 4 such as HNC in mechanical-based subject.
• Experience in fixing and maintaining various types of lifting equipment.
• Customer-facing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and certify cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Work according to LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Maintain client relationships and manage inspections.

Skills

Hands-on experience with lifting equipment

Customer-facing skills

UK driving licence

Education

Level 4 qualification such as HNC

Level 3 mechanical biased qualification

Job description

Location: CR2 6EA, South Croydon, London, South East, UK

Position: Mechanical Engineer Surveyor Lifting Equipment – Engineer Surveyor – Cranes and Lifting Equipment – South London

Package: Total Package Circa £62K containing £48,000‑£52,000 basic + Company car or Car allowance, private health, double matching pension and overtime to increase this further.

Are you an engineer with experience of maintaining, servicing or inspecting any type of lifting equipment or cranes? Are you interested in a career with a huge test, inspection and certification company with over a hundred years of history? You will be rewarded with an extensive benefits package and have over £55,000 training invested in you within the first 12 months. In addition, you will receive a basic of £48,000‑£52,000 with a great contributory pension, yearly bonus and company car or car allowance.

We are a SAFED and UKAS accredited world‑leading professional services company who support businesses with quality & compliance and carry out high‑quality inspections ensuring lifting equipment is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements.

Sectors: Aerospace, Manufacturing, Forces, Commercial, Automotive, Marine, Utilities, Industrial, Nuclear.

Locations: South London.

Engineer Surveyor Package: Getting you to work Company Car or Car Allowance.

Advancing your career: Step up from the tools into a professional engineering environment. Minimum £55,000 training investment in you for the first 12 months. Up to 12‑16 weeks modular training programme with a blend of classroom and practical learning. Support with professional membership including renewal fees paid. Career ladder with 8 different career options. Securing your future. Employer double‑matching pension contributions up to 8%. Guaranteed annual review.

Work life balance: 33 days holiday including statutory holidays, ability to buy and sell extra days, 40 hours flexible working week which allows home‑life balance, vast opportunities for overtime which is not mandatory. Home‑based role. Centralised diary management team assist in booking your appointments.

Engine Surveyor Main Accountabilities

• Inspection and certification of cranes and lifting equipment (Gantry Crane, Crawler Cranes, Scissor lift, MEWPs, Excavators, FLT's).
• Working to LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Managing diary and clients with patch.
• Maintaining client relationships.
• Full technical specialist support.
• Operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards.
• Clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ideally Level 4 qualification such as HNC and above (mechanical based subject), can accept Level 3 mechanical biased qualification with strong hands‑on maintenance experience.
• Hands‑on experience of fixing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing or servicing any lifting equipment or cranes.
• UK driving licence.
• Customer‑facing skills.

Cranes Engineer Surveyor – Engineer Surveyor – Cranes and Lifting Equipment – South London - £48,000‑£52,000 basic + Company car or £5,000 Car allowance, private health, double matching pension TPBN1_UKTJ