Lifting Engineer

Azizi Developments; Dubai; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Azizi Developments in the United Arab Emirates seeks a lifting engineer with strong knowledge of crane operations, lifting equipment, rigging, load calculations, and lifting plans for construction and industrial projects. You will prepare and review lifting plans, coordinate with site teams, inspect equipment, ensure compliance with UAE standards, and investigate incidents to drive safe, efficient lifting operations.

5–8 years of relevant experience and UAE/GCC exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of lifting engineering, crane operations, or heavy lifting experience.
• UAE/GCC lifting operations experience preferred or mandatory depending on project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of crane capacities, load charts, rigging, and equipment limitations.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, review, and verify lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments, and procedures for routine and critical lifts.
• Perform lifting calculations including load weights, crane capacity, lifting radius, and load distribution.
• Select cranes, lifting equipment, rigging accessories, and configurations based on project requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, operators, riggers, and lifting supervisors for safe execution.
• Inspect ground conditions, access routes, overhead obstructions, and underground services for lifts.
• Ensure lifting gear (slings, shackles, hooks, ropes, spreader beams) is certified and suitable.
• Review third-party certificates and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop safe lifting procedures aligned with plans and safety requirements.
• Provide guidance to lifting teams on arrangements and safe practices.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings before critical lifts.

Connaissances

Crane operations

Lifting equipment

Rigging arrangements

Load calculations

Lifting plans

UAE/GCC experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The ideal candidate must have strong technical knowledge of crane operations, lifting equipment, rigging arrangements, load calculations, and lifting plans, with relevant UAE/GCC construction or industrial experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and verify lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments, and lifting procedures for routine and critical lifting operations.
• Perform lifting calculations, including load weights, crane capacity, lifting radius, boom configuration, ground-bearing pressure, and load distribution.
• Select appropriate cranes, lifting equipment, rigging accessories, and lifting configurations based on project requirements.
• Assess lifting operations involving mobile cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, telehandlers, and other lifting machinery, as applicable.
• Review crane load charts, lifting capacities, rigging arrangements, and equipment specifications to ensure operational suitability.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, crane operators, riggers, and lifting supervisors to ensure safe and efficient execution of lifting activities.
• Conduct site inspections to assess ground conditions, access routes, overhead obstructions, underground services, and other potential lifting hazards.
• Ensure that lifting equipment, including slings, shackles, hooks, wire ropes, and spreader beams, is certified, inspected, and suitable for the intended operation.
• Verify the validity of third-party inspection certificates for cranes and lifting accessories, as required by project and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement safe lifting procedures in accordance with approved lifting plans and applicable safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to lifting supervisors, riggers, crane operators, and site teams regarding lifting arrangements and safe operating practices.
• Participate in toolbox talks, lifting coordination meetings, and safety briefings before critical lifting operations.
• Ensure that lifting operations are conducted by competent, authorized, and appropriately certified personnel.
• Monitor compliance with lifting plans and stop operations if unsafe conditions, equipment defects, or deviations from approved procedures are identified.
• Investigate lifting-related incidents, near misses, and equipment failures, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of lifting plans, risk assessments, equipment certificates, inspection reports, and lifting-related documentation.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure the availability, inspection, and operational readiness of cranes and lifting equipment.
• Support project teams in the planning and execution of complex, tandem, heavy, and other critical lifting operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in lifting engineering, crane operations, or heavy lifting within the construction, industrial, or PMV sector.
• UAE/GCC experience in lifting operations is preferred or mandatory, depending on project requirements.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing lifting plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of crane capacities, load charts, rigging arrangements, lifting calculations, and equipment limitations.
• Familiarity with applicable UAE lifting regulations, client requirements, and recognized international standards, such as relevant BS, EN, and ASME standards.
• Knowledge of lifting equipment inspection, certification, and safe working load (SWL) requirements.
• Relevant lifting engineering or appointed-person training and certification, where required by the project or client, is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation preparation.