Specialist Engineer (Lift & Crane) - Technical Standards

Zurich; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Specialist Engineer (Lift Crane) to support their Technical Services department. This primarily home-based role offers high levels of flexibility and autonomy. The successful candidate will provide technical support to Engineer Surveyors and contribute to the departmental strategy. Ideal applicants will have at least 5 years of engineering experience and strong organisational skills. A competitive salary and various benefits including a company car are included.

Benefits

Company car

Flexible working hours

12% pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a relevant engineering field.
• Registered with the Engineering Council to at least Eng Tech.
• Sound understanding of design, construction and operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to field-based Engineer Surveyors.
• Support the delivery of technical governance programs.
• Conduct technical investigations and support client queries.

Skills

Effective time management

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Desire to develop technical knowledge

Education

HNC (level 4) in relevant engineering field

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

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

Salary: c£58,000 plus circa £2000 in allowances, Company Car (Essential Car User) and other benefits

Location:Home-Based: Cumbria, Northumberland or Scotland - or be prepared to relocate to area

Closing Date for application:Friday 28th November 2025

Note: Candidates that are successful in the first part of the application process will be invited to an assessment day on Thursday 11th December 2025 at The Zurich office in Manchester, Freetrade Exchange, 4th Floor, 37 Peter Street, Manchester,M2 5GB. If applying, please ensure that you can attend on this date.

The opportunity

Zurich Engineering have a vacancy for a new role to support our Technical Services department. The role of Specialist Engineer (Lift Crane) is primarily home-based and will provide you with an opportunity to further develop yourself and helps shape the future of Technical Services provision.

This role would suit an existing Lift Crane Engineer Surveyor or an experienced engineer who prides them themselves on being organised with effective time management skills who has a working knowledge of the primary and secondary legislation associated with the role and the typical equipment that falls within scope of the discipline.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What is in it for the successful candidate?

The role provides the following,

• High level of flexibility and autonomy
• An opportunity to contribute towards shaping the departmental landscape to ensure it is ‘fit for the future’
• Opportunity and support for self-development
• Professional interaction with engineering peers
• A company car and IT equipment required to fulfil the role
• The provision of office equipment to support working from home

Even if you do not satisfy all of the requirements listed, you are still encouraged to apply.

What will you be doing?

Following a training period with an allocated mentor, the successful candidate will be:

• Providing technical support to our field-based Engineer Surveyors within the discipline
• Supporting the delivery of a technical governance programme associated with the discipline
• Supporting our clients with technical queries and be able to build relationships
• Supporting the delivery of additional fee earning income stream where appropriate
• Providing input to the departmental strategy where required to support the wider business strategy
• Creating and updating technical procedures, processes and technical libraries.
• Conducting and updating risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Progressing and managing technical projects associated with new and emerging technologies and practice and where applicable overseeing repairs and modifications.
• Contributing to changes which improve Zurich’s business proposition whilst managing risk.
• Conducting technical investigations.
• Coaching and mentoring of trainee Engineer Surveyors.
• Supporting the technical development of Engineers through the creation and delivery of training material.

What are we looking for?

An Engineer who:

• Is qualified with a minimum of a HNC (level 4) in a relevant engineering field, although degree is preferred.
• Has at least 5 years’ experience within a relevant engineering field and at least 1 of which that is directly related to the engineering in-service inspection industry.
• Is registered with the Engineering Council to at least Eng Tech with an aspiration to attain IEng (there is an expectation to achieve IEng within a defined timescale).
• Can provide two years of related CPD (minimum of 30 hours/year).
• Has a sound understanding of the design, construction and operation of equipment, plant and standards associated with the discipline.
• Has a working knowledge of the legislation and regulations associated with the discipline.
• Has an appreciation of the requirements of BS ISO 17020.
• Can work remotely and within a team environment effectively.
• Is organised and able to prioritise and manage their work.
• Has a desire to develop their technical knowledge and understanding of equipment associated with the discipline.
• Has a full valid UK driving licence and can travel to carry out their duties.
• Can communicate technical and non-technical matters effectively to internal and external stakeholders by various means, including technical documentation and presentations.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

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.