Heavy lift engineer

Job Description

Heavy Lift Engineer
Location: Studley
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (+ benefits)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join a leading company specializing in heavy transport and installation solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing technical engineering solutions for a wide variety of client projects, ranging from quick turnaround assignments to long-term, multi-year ventures.

Job Purpose:
The role is primarily responsible for the creation and development of technical engineering solutions. These solutions will include technical drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements. The role will require a good understanding of the company's equipment stock, selecting the most suitable resources for each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop engineering solutions based on clients' heavy transport and installation requirements, both on-site and in the office, including equipment allocation, procurement, and programming.
• Develop comprehensive solutions that include technical drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Apply standard methodologies and innovate new solutions.
• Produce design calculations and rigging studies to relevant standards.
• Prepare and submit RAMs (Risk Assessment Method Statements) documentation for approval.
• Determine required resources for each project and ensure they are allocated efficiently.
• Negotiate with clients regarding project planning and execution.
• Keep project documentation up-to-date, including project maps, safety files, and project lists.
• Ensure commercial efficiency is maximized throughout all projects.
• Respond to client queries or problems promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Promote and ensure implementation of company safety, environmental, and engineering procedures.
• Ensure all designs prioritize safety and adhere to the highest standards.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and guidelines, performing other duties as reasonably requested.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with site operatives, managers, directors, and clients.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment, contributing ideas and solutions.
• Passionate about the company's core values and able to represent the company at client sites.
• Interest in engineering and comfort working in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Clear direction when discussing technical ideas and concepts with site teams and clients.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Appointed Person (AP) ticket (desirable).
• HSEQ Qualification (desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D (basic level).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (basic level).
• Experience with FEM/other modeling software (desirable).
• Full driving license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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