SGS

Inspections Engineer

Oxford, United Kingdom · Remote (restrictions not stated) · Full-time

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EmployerSGS
LocationOxford, OX1, United Kingdom
Work styleRemote (restrictions not stated)
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted7 days ago

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?

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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.

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.

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
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

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