Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - Pressure & Steam Systems

  • Anderson Wright Consulting Ltd
  • 25/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - Pressure Systems / Steam Boilers

Location: Cumbria Home Based

Salary: £45,000-£49,000 Basic Total Package circa £62,000

Mechanical Pressure / Steam Engineer Surveyor - Overview

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor required for a leading test, inspection and certification organisation covering Cumbria. This role is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in pressure systems, steam boilers, steam plant, compressors or pressure vessels looking to move into an Engineer Surveyor position.

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - The Role

  • Carry out statutory inspection and certification of pressure systems
  • Inspect steam boilers, steam plant, pressure vessels and compressors
  • Ensure compliance with PSSR (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations)
  • Cover customer sites across Cumbria
  • Manage your own diary (home based)
  • Provide technical support and clear inspection reports
  • Home-based role with door-to-door pay and no mandatory overtime

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - Package

  • £45,000-£49,000 basic salary
  • Total package circa £62,000
  • Company car or car allowance with fuel card
  • Double matched pension contribution
  • Guaranteed Annual bonus
  • Flexible benefits including private health, life cover, reward gateway, childcare vouchers
  • 33 days holiday (Ability to buy and sell extra days)
  • 40-hour flexible working week
  • Overtime available (not compulsory)
  • Structured training programme (investment of £55,000 in year one)

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - Requirements

  • HNC / Level 4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
  • Hands-on experience working on pressure systems
  • Experience with steam boilers, steam plant, compressors, pressure vessels or heat exchangers etc
  • Maintenance, service, repair or inspection background
  • UK driving licence
  • Comfortable in customer-facing environments

Ideal Backgrounds

  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • Boiler Engineer
  • Steam Engineer
  • Pressure Systems Engineer
  • Plant Engineer
  • Marine Engineers
  • Existing Engineer Surveyor

Why Apply?

  • Step away from reactive maintenance
  • No night shifts or call-out rota
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • Industry-leading training programme
  • Long-term job security with established inspection organisation

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - Pressure Systems / Steam Boilers