Senior Civil & Structural Engineer (Lifting Specialist)

NRL Recruitment; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Long‑term contract

Career progression

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Civil and Structural Engineer (Lifting Specialist) to provide technical leadership in a hybrid Renfrew environment. This long‑term contract role targets Chartered Engineers with expertise across civil, structural and lifting disciplines, delivering safe, compliant engineering excellence.

You will lead lifting design, risk assessments and technical assurance across diverse projects, mentoring engineers and ensuring high standards of safety and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or recognised equivalent.
• 10+ years of post-graduate or relevant experience.
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) BS 7121 qualification.
• Appointed Person – Moving Loads qualification.
• Extensive LOLER, PUWER and Health & Safety knowledge.
• Strong background in structural steelwork design and analysis.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and specialist expertise in civil, structural and lifting engineering.
• Prepare, review and approve lifting plans and risk assessments.
• Carry out structural steelwork design and analysis for lifting and permanent works.
• Design lifting components including lugs, trunnions, beams and spreader assemblies.
• Assess structural integrity of lifting points and supporting frameworks.
• Calculate centres of gravity and define safe lifting methodologies.
• Specify hoisting systems and appropriate lifting equipment.
• Support complex lifting operations, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation.
• Lead technical assurance activities and incident investigations.
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting competency growth and succession planning.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Tools

Struct analysis software

Lifting design tools

Job description

NRL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Civil and Structural Engineer (Lifting Specialist) to provide technical leadership in a hybrid Renfrew environment. This long‑term contract role targets Chartered Engineers with expertise across civil, structural and lifting disciplines, delivering safe, compliant engineering excellence.

You will lead lifting design, risk assessments and technical assurance across diverse projects, mentoring engineers and ensuring high standards of safety and