Principal Mechanical Engineer - Cranes

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Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in EOT cranes to join their Site Specialist Engineering team. The role involves providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Candidates should hold a BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong knowledge of crane-related regulations. This position offers competitive benefits and is based in Barrow-in-Furness or Bristol, with options for hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with cranes and lifting equipment from a design/specification perspective.
• Registered with an Engineering professional institute and ability to achieve chartered status.
• Working knowledge of LOLER regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and guidance regarding compliance.
• Review crane-related proposals and calculations.
• Produce technical reports and process documents.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for mechanical lifting systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Crane Design/Specification

Knowledge of LOLER regulations

EOT Cranes

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – Cranes

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Bristol. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: Circa £52,000 (Dependent on experience)

What you’ll be doing

• 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

Your skills and experiences

• 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

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Site Specialist Engineering Team

We are seeking a Principal 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. In this role, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical guidance and support on lifting systems across projects and maintenance activities. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

Additional information

If you have a health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your prior security status and place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have a period of 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 19th September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. LI-MS1 LI-Hybrid