Engineer Surveyor

SGS New Zealand Limited; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Technical development support

Diverse industries exposure

Global opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

SGS New Zealand Limited in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Engineer Surveyor to join our Industrial Regulatory team, providing inspection and certification services across pressure equipment, piping, boilers, cranes and lifting gear.

You will assess asset integrity, ensure compliance with New Zealand regulations, and support safe operations while delivering trusted technical expertise to clients across manufacturing and heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in a related engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• CBIP qualifications in Pressure Equipment, and/or Cranes (highly recommended).
• A minimum of five years' experience within industrial, manufacturing, process, petrochemical, energy or heavy engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with pressure vessels, piping systems, boilers and industrial plant inspections, piping integrity or asset management programmes.
• Strong knowledge of applicable New Zealand regulations, standards and inspection practices.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound technical judgement.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach.
• A current New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory and non-statutory inspections of pressure equipment, piping systems, boilers, cranes and lifting equipment.
• Assess compliance with relevant New Zealand regulations, standards and SGS quality requirements.
• Prepare technical inspection reports and certification recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify and support new business opportunities.
• Review and authorise trainee reports where appropriately qualified.
• Assist with training and mentoring developing inspectors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality management processes.

Skills

Pressure equipment inspection

Technical reporting

Client relationships

Independent work

Education

Diploma or higher in related engineering

CBIP qualifications in Pressure Equipment/Cranes

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

Job Description

Join the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company.

SGS is recognised globally as the benchmark for quality, integrity and professionalism. We are seeking an experienced Engineer Surveyor to join our Industrial Regulatory team, servicing clients throughout the Christchurch region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly qualified inspection professional who enjoys technical variety, working autonomously, and partnering with clients across a range of industries. You will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, safety and compliance of critical industrial equipment while providing trusted technical expertise and guidance.

About the Role

As an Experienced Engineer Surveyor, you will provide inspection, certification and technical advisory services across a broad range of industrial assets, including pressure vessels, piping systems, boilers, cranes and lifting equipment.

Working with clients across manufacturing, energy, food processing, utilities and heavy industry, you will assess asset integrity, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and support safe and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory and non-statutory inspections of pressure equipment, piping systems, boilers, cranes and lifting equipment.
• Assess compliance with relevant New Zealand regulations, standards and SGS quality requirements.
• Prepare technical inspection reports and certification recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify and support new business opportunities.
• Review and authorise trainee reports where appropriately qualified.
• Assist with training and mentoring developing inspectors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality management processes.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• A Diploma, Bachelor's Degree or higher qualification in a relatedengineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• CBIP qualifications in Pressure Equipment, and/orCranes (highly recommended).
• A minimum of fiveyears' experience within industrial, manufacturing, process, petrochemical, energy or heavy engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with pressure vessels, piping systems, boilers and industrial plant inspections, piping integrity or asset management programmes.
• Strong knowledge of applicable New Zealand regulations, standards and inspection practices.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound technical judgement.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach.
• A current New Zealand driver's licence

Additional Information

As part of our SGS team, you will:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Ongoing technical development and certification support.
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries and clients.
• Career opportunities within a global organisation.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture.