Project Engineer (Lifting & Handling)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in Lifting and Handling. This role involves managing technical meetings, reviewing contractor deliverables, and ensuring project alignment with safety and design standards. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Engineering and experience in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design, Manufacture, and Operations.
• Understanding of PWR design.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical open point meetings.
• Reviewing and approving contractor deliverables and designs.
• Ensuring qualification activities align with project and site needs.

Skills

Contract management

Technical surveillance

Issue resolution

Education

Masters in Engineering or Scientific Discipline

Tools

UKDC

UKICM

OPM

CEMAR

Teamcenter

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Westlakes is currently looking for a Project Engineer (Lifting + Handling) on a permanent basis in Bristol.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading technical open point meetings
• Technical surveillance and issue resolution
• Reviewing and approving contractor deliverables and designs, including non-conformances and exemption requests
• Managing the evolution of the contract and design changes
• Reviewing and approving contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
• Liaising with RD and client teams for equipment integration
• Communicating progress and risks within the Responsible Designer and client teams
• Reporting KPIs to the CEL
• Ensuring qualification activities align with project and site needs
• Upskilling team members, including less experienced TLs
• Assessing tenders in design, qualification, and manufacturing aspects

Qualifications:

• Masters or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific Discipline
• Understanding of PWR design
• Experience in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design, Manufacture, and Operations
• Technical background in handling equipment such as cranes, mechanical and rotating equipment, steelwork, and lift design
• Understanding of equipment interfaces (safety case, systems engineering, civil interfaces)
• Contract management and document review experience
• Experience with change-management, commercial, and deliverable management systems (UKDC, UKICM, OPM, CEMAR, Teamcenter)