Electrical Engineer Surveyor

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Role Description

Progress your engineering career in one of the key roles within Allianz Engineering Inspection Services. Our Engineer Surveyors are at the forefront of our business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified electrician with a background in installation and/or fixed wiring inspection and testing to join Allianz Engineering, a division of one of the largest insurers and financial services companies in the world.

As a newly recruited Engineer Surveyor at Allianz Engineering, you will automatically be enrolled onto our unrivalled induction-training programme to support your personal development.

We have opportunities in the following location:

• Birmingham
  
  

You will carry out the Periodic Inspection & Test and complete the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for all types of industrial and commercial installations such as offices, factories, quarries and their associated electrical apparatus.

The role also includes the examination of Local Exhaust Ventilation systems (LEV) plant including air movers (fans), ducting, hoods, and filtration systems to control fumes, dust and mists created by both industrial and commercial processes. Full internal and external training will provided.

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 carry out hands-on inspections of various items of plant and equipment. The Engineer Surveyor role can be physically demanding and may require working at height, working in confined spaces, lifting, and climbing in both hot and cold conditions. It may also involve exposure to noise and dust, so you need to be happy being in a hands-on environment.

About You

• Up to date on their knowledge of BS7671:2018 amendment 2
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Enthusiastic about learning a new discipline in the inspection of LEV systems and understanding the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• Able to make well informed decisions, and willing to take responsibility.
• Effective in their short, medium and long-term planning, in order to diarise meetings, visits and work allocation.
• Able to travel effectively within your local allocated work area.
• Competent in processing documentation, as well as undertaking general administration in a timely manner.
• Willing 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 in working with low voltage electrical installations
• Experience in LEV systems is not essential as full training will be provided
• Strong customer interaction skills are essential, including good oral and written communication skills.
• Incorporated Engineer – desirable, but not essential
• 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
  
  

Qualifications

• Successful candidates are required to hold as a minimum, a level 3 qualification in electrical engineering
• Hold BS7671:2018 Amendment 2 (18th Edition).
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent would be preferred but not essential.
  
  

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- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Company car – Toyota BZ4X tool of the trade vehicle with the option to trade up to other manufacturers
• All tools/equipment provided
• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working.
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
  
  

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.