Weights & Lifting Engineer

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

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Weights & Lifting Engineer to join our Production Engineering team in Methil and help ensure that every major lift, turn and movement of critical structures is executed safely, efficiently and with engineering excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of large-scale marine and defence programmes—where your expertise will directly influence production performance, operational safety and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed calculations, analyses, drawings and documentation for safe heavy lifting and turning operations.
• Develop lifting plans and reports to support work packages and project design books.
• Assess lifting requirements against yard capabilities, lifting equipment inventory and industry good practice.
• Maintain forward planning for workload, deadlines and resource needs, in collaboration with the Production Engineering Manager.
• Deliver solutions that are safe, cost-effective and fit for purpose.
• Maintain an electronic database of lifting arrangements and documentation.
• Engage with clients, attend site visits and participate in reviews as required.
• Support operational teams during execution of lift activities and provide expert guidance on best lifting practices.
• Keep up to date with relevant standards, legislation and regulations (BS, API, DCR, HS&E, EU directives).
• Review the implementation of your lifting designs on-site and feed lessons learned back into future designs.

About You

You are an analytical, detail-driven engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges. You enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, and you bring a practical mindset to safety-critical operations.

Skills & Experience

• Strong CAD/CAM and 3D modelling experience.
• Demonstrable experience producing calculations and engineering analyses for heavy lifting operations using recognised software tools.
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with technical teams, clients and operational personnel.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise engineering reports.
• Degree-qualified Structural Engineer or Naval Architect (or equivalent).
• Postgraduate experience or technical project/process management experience in relevant heavy engineering environments.