Inspections Engineer

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

Job Title:

Inspection Engineer – Pressure Equipment
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8am - 16.30pm
Salary:
Competitive + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Location:

Field-based role covering a large territory across South Wales, the South West, Midlands, London, the South East and East Anglia. Applicants should be comfortable with regular travel. Given the size of the territory, occasional overnight stays will be required.

Industry: This role supports customers across the fuel, oil & gas, tanker, and bulk liquid storage industries, making it ideal for candidates with experience in these sectors or similar industrial environments.

Are you an experienced engineer, inspector, surveyor, or technical specialist looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working across a variety of industrial environments, solving technical problems, and helping clients maintain safe and compliant operations?

We're looking for an Inspection Engineer to join our growing Industrial Services team. In this field-based role, you'll carry out inspections of pressure equipment and associated systems across a diverse range of customer sites, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practice.

What You'll Be Doing

Inspecting pressure equipment, pressure vessels, piping systems, safety devices, and related assets.
Assessing equipment condition and producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
Supporting customers with compliance, safety, and integrity requirements.
Working independently across customer sites while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Providing technical guidance to colleagues and customers when required.

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

Pressure equipment inspection or engineering
Mechanical, maintenance, reliability, integrity, or process engineering
Pressure vessels, boilers, steam systems, piping, or safety-critical equipment
Petrochemical, oil & gas, chemicals, manufacturing, power generation, utilities, or other industrial environments
Engineering surveying, NDT, asset integrity, statutory inspections, or compliance-focused roles

You may currently be working as an:

Inspection Engineer, Engineering Surveyor, Mechanical Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Integrity Engineer, Plant Inspector, Maintenance Engineer, NDT Inspector, Pressure Systems Engineer, Field Service Engineer, or Technical Inspector.

What You'll Need

Engineering apprenticeship, ONC, HNC, HND, Engineering Technician qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
Understanding of pressure equipment, engineering standards, and industrial safety requirements.
Strong report writing and problem-solving skills.
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover (BUPA)
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
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