Title – Engineer Surveyor – Pressure Mechanical

Job Category: Engineering 

Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent  

Location: North Devon, Somerset

Division: Allianz EC&P 

Starting Salary: £40,661 (including allowances)

Job Description:

This is an exciting home-based opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a good knowledge of Pressure, Compressed Air & Steam equipment to join Allianz Engineering, a division of one of the largest insurers and financial services companies in the world.  As an Engineer Surveyor, you will carry out hands-on inspections of plant and equipment in a wide range of locations such as factories, warehouses and other commercial premises. You will work closely with your Engineer Surveyor Team managed by one of our Senior Operations Team Leaders. You will prepare reports of examination following your inspections using electronic reporting to ensure fast and efficient delivery to our clients. 

This role forms an integral part of our business, as you examine various items of equipment including pressure vessels and boilers. You will assess a wide range of installations, anticipate problems and help our clients to ensure that they comply with relevant legislation. You will prepare reports of examination following your inspections using electronic reporting to ensure fast and efficient delivery to our clients.

The role requires the successful applicant to be:

• Up to date on your knowledge and understanding of all relevant compliance and regulatory rules and procedures that relate to the Pressure Mechanical discipline.
• Making well informed decisions, and willing to take responsibility.
• Being effective at short, medium and long-term planning, in order to diarise meetings, visits and work allocation.
• Being able to travel effectively within your local allocated work area.
• Processing documentation, as well as undertaking general administration in a timely manner.
• Willingness to support and deputise for fellow Engineer Surveyors (of own discipline) as and when required.

Skills & Experience:

• You will need to be passionate about engineering, self-driven with the ability to interact with a variety of clients daily 
• A background working with steam generation, compressed air and associated plant ideally with manufacturing (QA and production), maintenance and operation, repair and site inspection experience
• Strong customer interaction skills are essential, including good oral and written communication skills.
• Incorporated Engineer (desirable)
• A holder of a full valid UK driving licence
• Time management skills are essential as you will be required to independently organise your week's work in an effective manner 
• As tablets and smartphones are crucial tools for an Engineer Surveyor, you will need to be comfortable using these as part of your working day 

Qualification requirements:

• Suitably experienced candidates are required to hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering i.e. BTEC level 3, HND/HNC/Full Technological Certificate/Board of Trade Chief Engineer 1st Class Certificate of Competence.

What we will offer you: 

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from - including retail discounts and insurance cover so you can pick a package that is perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options and career development opportunities across the wider Allianz Group. That is on top of enjoying all the benefits you would expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:  

Starting salary £40,661 (including Engineer Surveyor Allowance) 
Incremental salary increases for the first 2 years whilst developing in the role 

Company car - Toyota Corolla Hybrid and all tools/equipment provided  

Generous pension contributions up to 10%   

Competitive annual bonus scheme  

Overtime earnings – uncapped  

Travel time in included within working week and you'll have control of your diary / appointments 

Life cover x 4 basic salary  

Flexible buy/sell holiday options – up to 5 days per holiday year  

Development days and unlimited Learning & Development opportunities  

A discount of up to 50% on a range of insurance products for you and your family including car, home, pet, and equine  

Retail discounts including BMW, Vodafone, Uber Eats, attractions, travel, shops and more  

Health & lifestyle benefits for you and your family including Dental, Bupa and Cycle to Work  

Employee Support Programme  

Allianz is an equal opportunities employer who values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognise that people work in different ways, and we value alternative viewpoints, celebrate individuality, and foster a culture where everyone can bring their true self to work. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, culture, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, and long-term health conditions.  

At Allianz we believe that the difference in our people makes the difference to our business. We’re committed to removing any barriers in our recruitment process so if you’re having difficulties with your online application or any other stage, please email us at hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk