Overview
At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end‑to‑end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our Heavy Lifting Solutions division is an exciting place to be, consulting on and supporting some of the most complex lifting operations at high‑profile customer sites and overseeing the execution of those lifts. This role supports multiple projects across the UK and requires willingness to work away every week, with flexibility for travel and location.
Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Lifting Engineer, you will provide independent and impartial advice during the planning and execution phases of projects. Core responsibilities include:
* Understanding project briefs and ensuring the highest level of Health and Safety is adhered to at all times.
* Working as part of the project team and ensuring common operational procedures are followed.
* Liaising with Project Managers to keep them up to date.
* Reviewing all projects received, identifying issues, and working with contract partners prior to work commencing.
* Utilising reporting software to accurately record all required documentation.
* Ensuring compliance with HPC Health and Safety policies, procedures and Lifting Standards, including spot checks on project teams.
* Consistently providing an exceptional level of customer service while representing the company professionally.
Benefits
* Salary up to £76,400 (inclusive of £17,000 project bonus).
* Tax‑free living allowance of £15,700.
* Opportunity for regular overtime every other weekend, with potential earnings up to an additional £20,000 annually.
* Up to £6,000 annually for out‑of‑pocket expenses.
* Mobile phone allowance up to £480 annually.
* Two life cover policies.
* Company pension scheme.
* Annual salary review.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day with each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) plus 8 bank holidays.
* Opportunity for flexible working, dependent on project.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
* Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal.
* Health and wellbeing support via an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Company‑wide volunteering scheme.
* Real Living Wage employer across the entire business.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in the lifting industry.
* In‑depth experience planning and managing complex lifting operations using CAD.
* Knowledge of crane and rigging/fleeting operations.
* Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Lifting, Positioning & Installing Structures, Plant & Equipment (Rigging/Erecting) or ECITB Moving Loads at SCQF Level 6.
* ECITB Appointed Person Moving Loads (APML).
* ECITB Technical Test TAP01 Plan a Rigging Operation.
* CPCS A61 Appointed Person.
* A flexible approach to work, with willingness to work away, overtime and cover workloads during busy periods.
* Full driving licence.
Diversity & Inclusion
We want you to be you! Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay. At BES Group, we encourage people to bring their authentic selves to work and we are a Real Living Wage employer committed to the military community through the Armed Forces Covenant.
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