Senior Engineer - Technical Standards

Zurich Insurance Company; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Engineer (Lift/Crane Discipline) to contribute to Technical Services, ensuring robust technical governance and supporting field engineers. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, industry experience, and relevant qualifications. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and initiatives.

Benefits

12% Defined Non-Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Company Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Option to Buy/Sell Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven appropriate industry experience required.
• Aspiration to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Good presentation and work management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provision of robust technical governance.
• Support for field-based engineer surveyors.
• Promote positive health & safety culture.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Working

Project Management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in relevant Engineering discipline

Registration with the Engineering Council at Incorporated Engineer level

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Senior Engineer - Technical Standards, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

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Job Description:

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Location: Cumbria/Northumberland and the North

Closing Date for application: Friday 25th July 2025

The opportunity

Technical Services are looking to appoint a Senior Engineer (Lift/Crane Discipline) reporting directly to the Principal Engineer (Lift Crane).

What are we looking for?

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team where you will have an opportunity to be involved in decision making that helps to shape the Technical Services offering associated with:

• Provision of robust technical governance that helps mitigation of business exposure to risk
• Technically supporting 450 field-based engineer surveyors
• Driving improved efficiency and departmental improvements
• Promoting a positive health & safety culture

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, have an eye for detail and be able to ‘think outside the box’ with regard to developing technically sound solutions without compromising on quality on the service we provide.

The successful applicant will need:

• Proven appropriate industry experience
• HNC/HND or Degree in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Registration with the Engineering Council at Incorporated Engineer (Ieng) level as a minimum with an aspiration to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, team working, work management and project management skills.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.