Associate Project Engineer – Build Your Career in Lifting & Crane Operations
Learn from Industry Leaders. Help Deliver the Impossible.
Are you ready to take your lifting or construction experience to the next level? Whether you're already working with cranes, rigging, or logistics - or you have AutoCAD skills and are looking to break into a rewarding new industry, this is your opportunity to develop a specialised career with one of the UK's leading lifting specialists.
Radius is one of the UK's leading lifting specialists, known for taking on complex challenges with innovative solutions. As a recognised leader in lifting operations, our growth is driven by bold thinking, operational excellence, and a strong, supportive team culture.
Why Join Radius?
Reputation for Excellence – Recognised for successfully delivering solutions to lifting challenges that require specialist expertise and creative thinking.
Supportive Culture – We develop people through coaching, hands-on mentoring, and accredited training.
Career Progression – Learn from the industry's best and work toward advanced technical roles or management.
About the Role
As Associate Project Engineer, you'll support the planning and delivery of lifting operations from concept to execution. This is a perfect entry point for someone with site experience or technical interest who's ready to step into a more strategic role.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordination – Assist in delivering safe and effective lifting solutions across a variety of sectors.
Site Visits & Surveys – Attend site walkdowns and support data gathering for lift planning.
Technical Documentation – Contribute to risk assessments, lift plans, method statements, and presentations.
AutoCAD & Design – Learn to use CAD tools for lift plans (training provided if needed).
Client & Team Collaboration – Work closely with your manager and learn from experienced engineers and commercial teams.
What We're Looking For
Experience in Lifting/Crane Operations, Logistics, or AutoCAD
Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.
Comfortable on-site and client-facing.
Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDFs).
Willingness to learn software tools (e.g. AutoCAD, lift planning platforms).
Clean Full UK Driving Licence
What You'll Get
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits:
Private Healthcare
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
21 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (+1 day per year of service, up to 5 extra)
Development & Training:
Autodesk AutoCAD Accreditation
Crane Software/Platforms
CPCS training: Slinger/Signaller, Crane Supervisor, Appointed Person
IOSH Health & Safety
Cross-department experience (Contract Lift, Lift & Shift, Helicopter Lifting, Transportation)
Ongoing Continued Professional Development & Coaching
Location: Hybrid - based at our Northampton HQ, with regular UK-wide site visits
This Role Is Perfect For You If You're:
An Experienced Tower Crane Technician/Operative with excellent Microsoft Office/Computer skills, ready to step into an office planning role
An AutoCAD or similar CAD software user interested in applying your skills in the construction/lifting world
A motivated individual looking for a long-term, specialist career path with real growth potential
Ready to Progress Your Career?
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