Mechanical Engineer Surveyor Lifting Equipment

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Lifting Equipment / Cranes

North London | Home Based | £48,000–£52,000 Basic | Total Package circa £62,000

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor required for a leading test, inspection and certification organisation covering North London. This role is perfect for engineers with hands-on experience maintaining, servicing, or inspecting cranes and lifting equipment who want to step up into a professional Engineer Surveyor position.

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Role Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer Surveyor specialising in Lifting Equipment, you will:

Inspect and certify lifting equipment and cranes, including Gantry Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Scissor Lifts, MEWPs, Excavators, and Forklift Trucks anything covered under LOLER & PUWER regsEnsure compliance with LOLER and PUWER regulationsManage your own patch, diary, and client relationshipsProvide technical advice and clear inspection reportsOperate within agreed inspection authorities and H&S standardsDeliver excellent customer service in a professional environment

This home-based surveyor role allows autonomy with support from a centralised diary management team and no mandatory overtime.

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Package

£48,000–£52,000 basic salaryTotal package circa £62,000Company car or car allowancePrivate health careDouble matched pensionAnnual bonus33 days holiday (including statutory) with ability to buy/sell extra days40-hour flexible working weekOvertime opportunities available (not mandatory)Structured training programme with £55,000 investment in the first 12 months12–16 weeks modular classroom & practical trainingSupport with professional membership renewal feesCareer ladder with 8 progression options

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Requirements

Practical experience maintaining, inspecting, servicing, or repairing lifting equipment or cranesIdeally a Level 4 qualification (HNC or above) in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplineMinimum a Level 3 Mechanical qualification accepted with strong hands-on experienceUK Driving LicenceComfortable in customer-facing roles

Ideal Backgrounds

Mechanical Maintenance EngineerCrane Engineer / Lifting Equipment EngineerMEWP EngineerForklift / Plant EngineerEx-Forces Engineer (REME)Existing Engineer Surveyor

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Lifting Equipment / Cranes