Senior Heavy Lifting Engineer – Marine & Defence

NES Fircroft; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Weights & Lifting Engineer to join their Production Engineering team in Methil. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing calculations and reports for safe heavy lifting operations while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. This role offers the chance to work on significant marine and defence projects, where your expertise will directly influence safety and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD/CAM and 3D modelling experience.
• Experience producing calculations and engineering analyses for heavy lifting operations.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with teams and clients.
• Ability to write clear and concise engineering reports.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed calculations for safe heavy lifting operations.
• Develop lifting plans and reports to support projects.
• Assess lifting requirements against yard capabilities.
• Maintain forward planning for workload and resources.
• Engage with clients and attend site visits as required.

Skills

CAD/CAM experience

3D modelling experience

Calculations and engineering analyses

Communication skills

Engineering report writing

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

Recognised software tools for heavy lifting

Job description

A renowned engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Weights & Lifting Engineer to join their Production Engineering team in Methil. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing calculations and reports for safe heavy lifting operations while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. This role offers the chance to work on significant marine and defence projects, where your expertise will directly influence safety and operational performance.