Principal Civil & Structural Engineer – Lifting Expert

Altrad Services A/S; Renfrew; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth and professional develop

Collaborative, dynamic work env.

Zusammenfassung

Altrad are seeking an experienced Principal C&S Engineer to provide specialist civil, structural and lifting expertise across projects. You will act as SME for lifting operations, support design, technical assurance and leadership of engineering activities.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering lifting solutions while ensuring compliance with LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA and British Standards. Mentoring and deputising for Lead Engineer are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or recognised equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years' post-graduate or relevant industry experience.
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification (BS 7121).
• Appointed Person – Moving Loads qualification.
• OPITO Approved LOLER Competent Person Assessment desirable.
• Extensive experience of LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Proven experience in structural steelwork design and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety at Work legislation.
• Experience preparing Lift Plans and Lifting Risk Assessments.
• Excellent knowledge of lifting standards.
• Experience selecting lifting equipment and accessories.
• Strong understanding of mobile crane operations and complex lifting methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering personnel.
• Flexible with a proactive, safety-focused approach.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical leadership and specialist expertise in Civil & Structural and Lifting Engineering.
• Prepare, review and approve Lift Plans and Lifting Risk Assessments.
• Carry out structural steelwork design and analysis for lifting and permanent works.
• Design lifting lugs, trunnions, lifting beams and spreader beams.
• Assess lifting points and supporting steelwork for structural integrity.
• Calculate centres of gravity and determine appropriate lifting methodologies.
• Specify hoisting systems, including wire rope and winch arrangements.
• Support complex lifting operations, including tailing and cross-hauling activities.
• Select suitable lifting equipment and lifting accessories in accordance with project requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance on lifting engineering queries across the business.
• Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA and relevant British Standards.
• Participate in technical assurance activities, audits and incident investigations.
• Support multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and coach engineers, supporting competency development and succession planning.
• Deputise for the Lead Engineer when required.
• Perform the role of Technical Authority for Lifting where applicable.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Lifting engineering

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

Civil/Structural Engineering degree (BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc)

Jobbeschreibung

Altrad are seeking an experienced Principal C&S Engineer to provide specialist civil, structural and lifting expertise across projects. You will act as SME for lifting operations, support design, technical assurance and leadership of engineering activities.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering lifting solutions while ensuring compliance with LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA and British Standards. Mentoring and deputising for Lead Engineer are expected.