Role DescriptionPermanent Project Engineer roles, based in Portishead, North Somerset. Your new companyOsprey is a great, British, heavy logistics provider. Drawing on over 25 years of in-house experience, our people find the right approach, the right combination of expertise and equipment and the safest, most efficient way to transport and install our client’s assets and critical infrastructure. We’ve shaped our business with family values, and we concentrate on building long-term relationships. We transport and install the largest structures and critical assets needed to build and renew major infrastructure. Everything from a new 4,000te railway bridge, to the world’s largest offshore windfarm blade – at 107m long. With a maritime, vessel-owning heritage to be proud of, we own our own heavy cargo barges; we have one of the largest domestic SPMT fleets in the UK and some of the heaviest lift cranes. We’re committed to delivering on our promises, on time, on budget.Your new roleThe Project Engineer will report directly to the assigned Senior Project Engineer and will be responsible to produce the technical solutions, designs and engineering of all onsite lifting operations, receiving transportation, load-out, marine transportations and load-ins. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in engineering of hydraulic gantry installations and crane lifting projects. Other role aspects may include the engineering and planning of transportation projects (using SPMT and modular conventional), barge load-outs and load-ins, jack and skid installations.The Project Engineer is accountable for:Acting as a point of contact for the customer and site operation teamsUsing their expertise to devise smart engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projectsConducting site visits and providing conceptual solutions for lifting operationsPreparing and selecting both existing and renewed engineering statementsDeveloping drawings, calculations, visualisations, manuals, risk assessments and other key documentsEnsuring efficient execution that delivers the right results for the customer with particular focus on safety and qualityEnsuring high levels of document quality and document control throughout the lifecycle of the projectAttending site visits to assess customer requirements, along with attendance during operations (UK or abroad) to manage and motivate the team.Support the project on-site and associated developments where required through presence on site. To support the delivery of Osprey’s vision and values as part of your day-to-day work. To adhere with Osprey’s management systems within your area of responsibility. To be responsible for the Health, Safety and Environmental aspects affecting self, employees, and activities in your control. Other duties which the Company may reasonably require the individual to undertake. What you’ll need to succeed The successful candidate will have:Essential criteria:Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related discipline or demonstrable industry experienceCSCS Appointed PersonA minimum 5 years’ experience of being able to work and manage large scale construction projectsRelevant experience in heavy lift transport, shipping or lifting markets with evidence of delivering targets and achieving objectives.Experience with road transportation in all configurationsExperience with lifting operations, using mobile cranes, tower and crawler cranesProven experience of acting as an engineer with a direct customer interfaceKnowledge and experience of technical codes and standardsTechnical skills experience Demonstrate behaviours and attributes; high level of self-motivation and self-management ability, good clear concise communicator – written and verbalMust be able to work as part of a teamAble to learn new techniques and procedures and be able to solve ad-hoc problems quickly with clearly defined solutionsQuality and detail focus, right-first-time approachAble to adapt communication style to suit the audience (site operator – client – managers and supervisors)Effective planner with a proactive nature.Desirable criteria: Master’s degree in an engineering related disciplineIOSH Working Safely / IOSH Managing Safely / CSCS Safety PassportProven experience of developing and delivering engineering solutions in the heavy lift industryProven experience in derivation from first principles applicable engineering, proofs of concept for transportation, lifting, marine.Experience with gantry lift systems, jack & skid systems and working knowledge of other method of installations (e.g., climbing jacks / vertical tower jacking systems and strand jacks)Experience with RoRo operationsExperience with SPMT equipment in all configurationsKnowledge and experience of HPC lifting standards Flexible and willing to travelCurrent valid driving licenceCurrent valid passport, no restrictions.Please note if you are required to drive company vehicles as part of your role, you must hold a full clean UK driving licence. You must also hold valid right to work within the UK. What you’ll get in return A competitive salary depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. The role offers an opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting its employees.In addition to your basic salary, you will receive the following benefits:25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidaysRelocation package availableEnhanced employer pension contributionsPrivate medical insuranceIncome protection insurancePerformance-related pay schemeFlexible/hybrid working environmentAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeSupport with your career development through our Success Management Process.Osprey is committed to being an inclusive employer and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, please click here, or email an up-to-date copy of your CV to careers@osprey.group.Closing date This vacancy will remain open until we have found a suitable candidate.