Are you a military-trained mechanical engineer looking for your next challenge? I have a fantastic opportunity for an Engineer Surveyor in Worcester to join my client’s team, a leading independent surveying company expanding rapidly across the UK. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a hands-on engineering career, providing critical inspection services in diverse environments, while developing new skills and gaining professional certifications.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
*Join a Team of Experts: Work with a company where 96% of their surveyors come from military backgrounds, including the director, offering a supportive, like-minded environment.
*Career Development: Comprehensive training provided, starting with a local Engineer Surveyor buddy to help you get started. Learn new skills, become a specialist, and grow with the business.
*Balanced Work-Life: Enjoy a Monday to Friday role with minimal weekend work, typically only required in rare cases, where you would receive additional compensation.
*Travel Opportunities: While your main working patch will be around Birmingham, Banbury and Worcester, there may be occasional UK travel, with no more than one or two nights away per month, and all expenses covered with an attractive overnight allowance.
*Flexible Management: A friendly and understanding management team that doesn’t micromanage, supporting your personal commitments, such as family events.
Key Responsibilities:
*Conduct inspections, examinations, and surveys on a wide range of engineering equipment, including cranes, lifting systems, and pressurised systems, at customer sites.
*Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults in various equipment, ensuring it’s safe for continued use.
*Provide detailed written reports following each inspection to support engineering projects.
*Offer remote support to customers and engineers as needed.
*Embrace continuous learning and improvement in your field.
What We’re Looking For:
*NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering.
*A strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally with some experience in cranes, lifting systems, or pressure plant equipment (LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, COSHH knowledge beneficial).
*Comfortable with UK travel, staying away from home once or twice per month.
*A full UK driving licence and strong communication skills, as this is a customer-facing role.
*The ability to work independently and stay organised, ensuring timely completion of all inspections and reports.
What’s In It for You:
*Competitive starting salary with room for progression.
*Company car (Toyota Corolla or hybrid), with the option to upgrade.
*Generous pension scheme, 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
*Mobile phone, laptop, and all PPE provided.
*Additional allowances when travelling overnight, including accommodation and meal expenses.
*Ongoing professional development with opportunities to gain new qualifications.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a mechanically trained engineer with a passion for hands-on inspections and a military background, we’d love to hear from you. Join a company that truly values your experience, provides a supportive environment, and offers exciting career development opportunities.
Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with our client, a leader in the inspection industry!