Lead Lifting and Handling Engineer

EDF Energy; Kemp Town Estate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a highly experienced Lifting and Handling Engineer to lead the design, installation, and maintenance of lifting equipment within a regulated environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing operational readiness, developing safety cases, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nuclear or aerospace sectors, excellent communication abilities, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and customizable benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

Customizable benefits package

Discounted gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in regulated industries such as nuclear, defence or aerospace.
• Proven ability to engage with regulators and develop safety cases.
• In-depth knowledge of lifting equipment standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and specification of lifting and handling systems.
• Maintain safety cases for lifting operations.
• Oversee inspection and maintenance of lifting equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments and support safety case studies.
• Interface with regulatory authorities for compliance.

Skills

Lifting and handling engineering

Safety case development

Risk assessments

Mechanical design principles

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Lifting and Handling Engineer to lead the technical aspects of the design, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and safety case development of cranes and lifting equipment, together with fuel handling equipment, within a highly regulated environment. This role is critical to ensuring safe and compliant lifting operations across complex projects involving radioactive materials, hazardous environments, or sensitive assets.

Hybrid role based at Gloucester Business Park with flexibility to work from home; you will be expected in the office at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and specification of lifting and handling systems, from overhead cranes and hoists to bespoke solutions and fuel handling equipment.
• Developing and maintaining safety cases and technical justifications for lifting operations in regulated environments.
• Overseeing inspection, maintenance, and ensuring operational readiness of lifting equipment.
• Conducting risk assessments, ALARP evaluations, and supporting HAZOP, HAZAN, or similar safety case studies.
• Interfacing with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards.
• Providing mentoring and technical leadership to junior engineers and wider project teams.
• Supporting procurement, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle management of lifting systems.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience in lifting and handling engineering within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, defence or aerospace.
• Proven ability to develop safety cases and engage effectively with regulators.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including but not limited to:
• BS EN 13001 - Cranes, General Design
• FEM - General Principles for the design of cranes
• KTA 3902 - Design of Lifting Equipment in Nuclear Power Plants
• LOLER 1998 - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
• PUWER 1998 - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Construction Design Management (CDM)
• Strong understanding of structural integrity, fatigue analysis and mechanical design principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with remote handling systems or robotic lifting solutions.
• Familiarity with nuclear site licence conditions and safety documentation.
• Experience in lifting operations involving radioactive or hazardous materials.

Alongside a competitive salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we are committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.