As a UKAS accredited company and members of many leading industry bodies, you can be rest assured your inspections are carried out safely, efficiently and with attention to detail by our certified engineer surveyors.
Our engineering inspection services
Machinery and equipment must be inspected regularly to ensure it’s safe and compliant with the latest regulatory requirements. Our accredited, fully trained engineer surveyors deliver reliable inspection services in the country, working closely with your team and around your schedule to confirm your equipment’s compliance with minimal disruption.
Lifts and Lifting Equipment Inspections
Verify the regulatory compliance of your lifts and lifting equipment under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and related safety standards.
Pressure System Inspections
Help ensure your pressure systems and vessels are safe for use and compliant with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) examination requirements.
Power Press Inspections
Confirm your power press equipment and hazardous machinery work safely and comply with legal requirements.
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Our thorough examinations cover every component to identify potential faults with your Local Exhaust Ventilation equipment.
What equipment we inspect
Watch our animation to understand the types of plant, machinery and equipment we inspect across all industries and sectors.
Our specialist engineering services
At Allianz, we understand you may need more than statutory engineering inspections. We offer an extensive range of bespoke engineering inspection services to meet your specific requirements. Find the right solutions for your project, problem or business need with Allianz specialist engineering services.
Tailored to your exact specifications. Delivered by qualified engineer surveyors and audited third-party professionals. Find the right solution for your project, problem or business need with Allianz.
- Lifts & Lifting Equipment
- Pressure Systems
- Electrical Installations
- Energy & Environmental Services
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Site Compliance Audits
Our Broker Inspection Distribution team
Acting as a strategic interface between commercial brokers and our engineering inspection providers, our Broker Inspection Distribution Team helps you understand our capabilities and how we can support the continued compliance and safety of your customers’ operations.
Jonathan Oldfield
Head of Distribution & Trading
Jonathan Oldfield oversees our Inspection Distribution Team, delivering unparalleled value to our customers while driving sustainable growth in our industry. With Allianz since 1997, Jonathan’s rich experience and strategic mindset connect brokers nationwide with our first-class inspection services.
Rajesh Poselay
Distribution Manager - Midlands & South
Juliet Halfacre
Inspection Key Account Manager - London
Mark Boucher
Inspection Business Development Manager - Midlands & South West
Emily Thorpe
Inspection Business Development Manager - South West & South Wales
Tom Sweeney
Inspection Business Development Manager - London
Henry Johnson
Inspection Business Development Manager - South East
James McCammon
Inspection Business Development Manager - London
Stuart Bell
Distribution Manager - Northern England, Scotland and Ireland
Rob Dixon
Inspection Business Development Manager - North West
Ian McArdle
Inspection Business Development Manager - North East
Catherine McKinven
Inspection Business Development Manager - Scotland
Nick Gray
Inspection Business Development Manager - North West
Issy Cawood
Inspection Business Development Manager - Leeds/East
Our Underwriting Inspection team
Our underwriting inspection team provides comprehensive industry knowledge and technical expertise, ensuring your customers’ contracts align with regulatory standards and their business needs. With a firm focus on accuracy and consistency, they work closely with brokers to deliver clear, compliant and customer-focused solutions.
Toby Ruder
National Operations Manager
Toby Ruder leads our underwriting operations across the UK and offshore, bringing 15+ years' experience across commercial, digital and inspections services, turning customer and market needs into high performing operational deliveries.
Sam Turner
Off-shore Enablement Manager
Sam Turner is an experienced underwriting team manager, leading our high-performing teams and ensuring exceptional risk assessment and customer service. He oversees our off-shore operations and is focused on improving service to customers and brokers.
Natalie Parry
Underwriting Team Manager Existing Business - London and South
With over 15 years’ experience as an underwriter and team manger, Natalie Parry’s leadership and expertise support our customers’ goals and enrich our team’s capabilities.
Kayleigh Handley
Underwriting Team Manager - New Business national
Kayleigh manages our New Business team, focusing on performance, strategy and delivering growth. She's responsible for leading the team, developing underwriting expertise and collaborating across our Manchester, Birmingham and London offices.
Alex Hulme
Underwriting Team Manager Existing Business - North, Scotland & NI
Alex manages our North Team, focusing on Existing Business across key regions, including the North, MSW, ROI, and NI. Bringing over 12 years of leadership experience in financial services, Alex is dedicated to enhancing customer service and operational excellence.
Aidan Kealey
Senior Underwriter Inspection - London
Ellie Hyde
Underwriter Inspection - Midlands
Louise Cardall
Underwriter Inspection - North
Linus Saunders
Underwriter Inspection - South
All new business enquiries: tvmengquote@allianz.co.uk
If you have changes and mid-term adjustments to an existing policy email: ecpmta@allianz.co.uk
For renewal enquiries email: engineeringrenewalstvm@allianz.co.uk
If you have changes and mid-term adjustments to an existing policy email: ecpmta@allianz.co.uk
For renewal enquiries email: engineeringrenewalstvm@allianz.co.uk
If you have changes and mid-term adjustments to an existing policy email: ecpmta@allianz.co.uk
For renewal enquiries email: engineeringrenewalstvm@allianz.co.uk
If you have changes and mid-term adjustments to an existing policy email: ecpmta@allianz.co.uk
For renewal enquiries email: engineeringrenewalstvm@allianz.co.uk
If you have changes and mid-term adjustments to an existing policy email: ecpmta@allianz.co.uk
For renewal enquiries email: engineeringrenewalstvm@allianz.co.uk
Why choose Allianz Engineering Inspection Services?
Allianz is one of the largest independent providers of engineering inspections in the UK and Ireland. With extensive coverage and a dedicated team of engineer surveyors, we've earnt the trust of companies nationwide for over 100 years, helping them achieve compliance with health and safety regulations and legislation.
Committed to Engineering Excellence
Our qualified engineer surveyors deliver the highest levels of technical competence and precision. UKAS accredited, SAFed members, LRQA certified – we're an industry leader.
Responsive, reliable & flexible service
Working around your schedule to carry out inspections, with minimal disruption and a safety first culture.
We always strive to be punctual and responsive.
Nationwide coverage, local knowledge
We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent inspection bodies, which means our engineer surveyors are local to you. We connect you with the right engineer based on your needs.
On-site digital reporting
Our inspection reports are compiled on-site and uploaded digitally, so you can access our findings and recommendations as soon as possible – enabling you to take action immediately.
Our 2025 inspection statistics
34,264
Customers across the UK
4,482,375
Items inspected
133,621
Locations visited
Specialist engineering insurance protecting your customers' plant and machinery
Alongside our inspection services, we offer a wide range of specialist engineering insurance products to safeguard your customers’ work equipment from breakdown, loss or damage. Explore our solutions to keep your customers’ operations secure in any eventuality.
- All Machinery Insurance
- Machinery Business Interruption Cover
- Property Engineering Insurance
- Computer Insurance
- Electronic Equipment Insurance
- Deterioration of Stock Cover
Proud to work with...
Allianz is the trusted inspection provider for prominent organisations across the UK and Ireland.
The Allianz team is highly professional and knowledgeable. They always take the time to explain each step of the inspection process in detail, ensuring that we understand everything that’s going on. The results of our inspections are always delivered promptly and with great attention to detail. They provide excellent service and demonstrate exceptional expertise in their field. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with them.
We have no reservations in recommending Allianz based on our experience working with the team. Consistently over the months, we have ongoing excellent support and account management with regular touchpoints with our team, including scheduled review meetings focused on achieving improved quality of service.
Inspection broker FAQs
At Allianz Engineering Inspection Services, we can offer your customers a wide range of statutory engineering inspections for different categories of plant, machinery and equipment:
- Lifts, lifting equipment and accessories (under LOLER, PUWER and Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)
- Pressure systems (under PSSR and PUWER regulations)
- Electrical installations, EV charging points and Solar PV stations (under EAWR and PUWER regulations)
- Power presses (under PUWER regulations)
- Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems (under COSHH regulations)
Alongside our plant, machinery and equipment inspection services, we also provide numerous other engineering services, including specialist inspections, testing, audit, training and adjacency services.
We deliver bespoke insight, solutions and risk management strategies to optimise the safe, compliant use of your equipment for the long term.
At Allianz Engineering Inspection Services, we have worked closely with professional brokers for decades, connecting their customers with a UK-leading inspection services and providing support tailored to your specific requirements:
- We have over 100 years’ experience in inspection services and are widely recognised as the industry leaders by the UK broker market
- 97% of our customers rate us 4 or 5 stars out of 5 for overall satisfaction
- The quality of our service is verified by numerous independent bodies, including UKAS, LRQS, NICEIC, RoSPA and SAFed
- Our inspection services are available nationwide, meaning we can serve your customers regardless of their location
- Our underwriters deliver comprehensive industry knowledge and technical expertise for both new and renewal business
- Our engineering inspections can be flexibly combined with Allianz's engineering insurance
Our Broker Inspection Distribution and Underwriting Contracts teams collaborate closely with commercial brokers to assess and determine the specific inspection services their customers require.
By reaching out to our professionals directly, we promptly begin understanding your needs and the unique circumstances of your customers.
When you choose our Inspection Services, you're putting the compliance of your plant, machinery and equipment in the hands of one of the largest independent inspection providers in the UK and Ireland. With over a century of specialist experience and a dedication to Engineering Excellence, we’ve got you covered.
- We deliver nationwide support, with engineer surveyors based across the country.
- Our carefully selected and trained workforce is certified by or members of leading British engineering organisations, including RoSPA, SAFed, LRQA, UKAS and NICEIC
- Our reputation is trusted by over 34,000 customers across multiple industries and sectors.
- Our inspection reports can be compiled on-site, meaning our customers receive our recommendations as soon as possible.
If you’re new to Allianz Engineering Inspection Services, please use the contact details provided above to contact our Broker Inspection Distribution professionals directly.
Our professionals are separated based on the regions they represent, so choose an individual from the location that correlates with your customers’ businesses or sites.
Once you reach us by phone or email, we will then take ownership of all correspondence, proactively managing your account to deliver the service you and your customers require.
Absolutely. Allianz Engineering Inspection Services holds:
● UKAS accreditation to ISO 17020 (Type A inspection body), confirming impartiality and technical competence
● LRQA certification to ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)
● RoSPA membership, ensuring our alignment with the latest safety standards
● Fully certified engineer surveyors with SAFed passports – a certification of competence to work safely across all industry sectors
Through these accreditations and our consistent training and professional development practices, our engineer surveyors represent the highest standards of technical competence and attention to detail.
Yes. As one of the world’s leading engineering insurance brand, our engineering inspection and insurance services can be arranged together to make your and your customers’ lives easier.
If you’d like to know more about our coverage options, explore our specialist engineering insurance products for plant and machinery.
Allianz maintains one of the largest independent engineer surveyor networks in the UK and Ireland, enabling rapid response and broad geographic coverage.
Yes – Allianz offers bespoke Specialist Services which are tailored in scope and execution to meet specific customer needs, beyond standard regulatory inspection items.
Inspection reports are generated digitally on-site and made available promptly. Customers and brokers can access reports and historical inspection records via our Inspection Hub (or their legacy eServices account).
97% of customers rate our inspection services 4 or 5 out of 5 for overall satisfaction, praising our timeliness, professionalism and expertise.
We pride ourselves on first-class, flexible service, combining technical excellence with strong broker support.
The cost of our engineering inspection services will depend on several factors, including:
● The number of sites your customers need inspected
● The location of your customers’ sites
● The type of plant, machinery and equipment inspected
● The volume of plant, machinery and equipment inspected
● Inclusion of special engineering services alongside our statutory inspections
We will work closely with you and your customers to determine a suitable cost depending on these factors and any other specific requirements.