Crane Planning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected company is seeking a Crane Planning Engineer to oversee maintenance activities for offshore crane systems. This role involves preparing work packs, conducting site surveys, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, offshore certifications, and experience in maintenance or engineering environments, ready to support critical crane operations.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Proficient in SAP and computer-literate across maintenance platforms.
• Offshore certifications: BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS and valid UKOOA Medical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed work packs in SAP and develop maintenance strategies.
• Conduct offshore site surveys to validate work scopes.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisors to identify solutions.

Skills

SAP

Diesel engines

Crane systems

Hydraulics

Controls

Cost-awareness

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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At Human Engineering, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities that move the world—literally. We're currently seeking an experienced and motivated Crane Planning Engineer to join our client’s operations team in Great Yarmouth.

This is a vital role preparing and coordinating maintenance activities for offshore crane systems, ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Role Overview:

As a Crane Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for planning preventive, corrective, and exceptional maintenance activities for crane systems, including minor modifications.

Your work will support the safe and effective execution of tasks on offshore assets, aligned with HSE and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed work packs in SAP, including hard copies when needed.
• Develop maintenance strategies that align with AMS standards and asset requirements.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisors to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct offshore site surveys (2–4 days/month) to validate work scopes and resolve queries.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and engineering teams to ensure accurate and effective planning.
• Maintain data integrity within maintenance systems (e.g., SAP).
• Support simultaneous operations by resolving conflicts in job execution plans.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by challenging existing standards and procedures.
• Ensure all planned work meets offshore HSE and quality expectations.
• Escalate and manage proposed engineering changes via the MOC (Management of Change) process.
• Promote a strong safety culture in all work preparations and team engagements.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• Offshore certifications: BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS and valid UKOOA Medical
• Proficient in SAP and computer-literate across maintenance platforms
• Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, crane systems, hydraulics, and controls
• Demonstrated cost-awareness and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Experience in an offshore maintenance or engineering environment

Working Conditions:

This role is based in Great Yarmouth. Offshore visits of 2–4 days per month are expected for site surveys and planning activities.

Interested?

If you're ready to take your planning expertise offshore with a respected team, Human Engineering would love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a high-impact role supporting critical crane operations.