Crane Design Engineer

Gold Group; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Crane Design Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves providing technical guidance, reviewing crane proposals, and producing technical documentation. Ideal candidates will hold a BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering and have experience with lifting equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity in a dynamic environment offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience working with cranes and lifting equipment from a design/specification perspective.
• Working knowledge of Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment (LOLER) regulations.
• Knowledge of EOT cranes including controls and safety features.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice for compliance with legislation and standards.
• Review crane proposals for design, construction, and maintenance.
• Produce technical reports and maintain configuration control.

Skills

Technical advice and guidance

Reviewing crane proposals

Technical report production

Independent Technical Assessor skills

Leading improvements

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Crane Design Engineer

Location: Barrow in Furness - Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site per week

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £61,500 per annum depending on experience

We are seeking a Crane Design Mechanical Engineer with expertise in Electrical Overhead Travelling (EOT) cranes to join our Site Specialist Engineering (SSE) team in Barrow-in-Furness. This multi-disciplinary team sets engineering standards and requirements for site equipment, systems, and facilities, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal processes.

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities)

What the role of the Crane Design Engineer entails

• Provide technical advice and guidance to the wider business with respect to related issues to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and standards
• Responsible for reviewing crane related proposals to ensure that the equipment / facilities are designed, constructed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with the appropriate processes and standards
• Review crane and structural related calculations as an Independent Technical Assessor (ITA) and give clear and concise feedback to stakeholders
• Production of technical reports, technical memos and process documents related to cranes and ensuring that they are appropriately classified, authorised and maintained under configuration control
• Point of contact as SME for issues regarding standards for site mechanical lifting systems
• Ability to chair and lead improvements (policy, equipment, capabilities) with the LOLER risk cell set up to ensure compliance with relevant regulations

What experience you need to be the successful Crane Design Engineer

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working with cranes and lifting equipment from a design / specification perspective with a good knowledge of crane related British / European standards
• Working knowledge of Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment (LOLER) regulations and the ability to confirm operational compliance
• Knowledge of all aspects of EOT cranes including controls and safety features to comply with legislation
• Registered with an Engineering professional institute and have the ability to achieve chartered status

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Crane Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!