Principal Lifting Engineer

Principal Lifting Engineer

Altrad are currently on the lookout for a Principal Lifting Engineer to join the business to provide specialist technical expertise in lifting operations and support operational teams with lifting engineering solutions.

• Provide subject matter expertise in lifting operations to support operational and project requirements across the business.
• Prepare and review Lift Plans and Lifting Risk Assessments in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Provide technical lifting engineering advice and support to operational teams and projects.
• Ensure structural considerations relating to lifting operations are appropriately assessed and engineered in accordance with applicable standards.
• Support the delivery of engineering excellence through adherence to discipline procedures, technical standards and engineering best practice.
• Participate in and support incident investigations relating to lifting activities where required.
• Maintain personal competence and pursue continuous professional development in lifting engineering and related disciplines.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring and guidance to engineers and operational personnel.
• Support the recruitment, development and retention of competent engineering personnel within the discipline.
• Assist in the development and implementation of technical safety standards and technical assurance processes relating to lifting operations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in lifting engineering processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, project teams and operational personnel.
• Support the delivery of contracted engineering activities in line with project requirements and business objectives.
• Act as Technical Authority for Lifting where required in accordance with the company technical authority framework.
• Support discipline management in the effective allocation and management of engineering resources.
• Ensure lessons learned and improvement opportunities from lifting activities are captured and shared across the business.
• Deputise for the Lead Engineer or Discipline Manager where required.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in lifting engineering and lifting operations within an industrial or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding and application of LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA and relevant British and international lifting standards.
• Experience preparing Lift Plans and undertaking Lifting Risk Assessments.
• Experience in the design and assessment of lifting equipment and lifting points, including lifting lugs, trunnions, lifting beams and spreader beams.
• Ability to calculate centre of gravity of loads and select appropriate lifting equipment and accessories.
• Degree qualified in Engineering (BEng / MEng / MSc) or equivalent, with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years relevant industry experience in lifting engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and produce clear technical reports.