Senior Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Lifting Systems
Permanent | Sheffield
Flexible start and finish times | Hybrid working options
Benefits:
25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
Holiday buy scheme
Enhanced pension and life insurance
A fast-growing, PE-backed engineering business is expanding its mechanical design team to deliver landmark projects across defence, nuclear, aerospace and high-integrity moving equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges within a collaborative, technically driven environment.
You’ll take ownership of mechanical design for large fabricated and precision-engineered structures such as cranes, lifting systems and heavy mechanical handling equipment. Projects span the full lifecycle from concept and substantiation through to commissioning and client delivery.
The Role
* Lead mechanical design across complex, bespoke, large-scale moving structures
* Produce and review detailed engineering calculations to verify and substantiate designs
* Design and validate large fabricated components including box girders, linkages and assemblies
* Approve 3D models, 2D drawings and documentation to ensure CE/UKCA compliance
* Work closely with systems, controls and EC&I teams to deliver integrated solutions
* Provide technical support through manufacture, installation and commissioning
About You
* Proven background in mechanical design of cranes, lifting systems or large machinery
* High proficiency for stress and structural calculations
* Skilled with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor and familiar with drawing standards
* Working knowledge of Eurocodes, CE/UKCA compliance and design risk assessment
* Strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines and with clients
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered or working towards is ideal)
This role is being managed by Connected Search, a specialist recruitment partner to engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses across the UK.