Heavylift Engineer
Summary
Oversee heavy-lift, oversize, and high-value cargo projects, creating lifting/transport plans and ensuring HSE compliance across international logistics operations.
We are seeking a Heavylift Engineer to support the Regional Heavylift/Technical Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of heavy lift, oversize, and high-value cargo projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of complex lifting and marine transport operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising and attending day-to-day site operations, including coordination and inspection meetings
- Guiding inter-functional teams on heavylift and technical aspects across business development, project management, engineering, planning, and control
- Ensuring HSE, technical, and operational standards are followed across all contracted works
- Developing process-driven procedures and SOPs to optimise deployment, scheduling, and execution of heavylift and technical activities
- Designing and providing lifting plans, transportation plans, stowage plans, cargo securing plans, and CAD drawings as required
- Issuing, reviewing, and verifying engineering calculations and Method Statements
- Conducting route and site surveys and feasibility studies
- Supporting marine transport coordination, including storage planning and scheduling in line with tidal and vessel requirements
- Undertaking overseas business travel as required
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 2 years of experience as a Technical Engineer or in a similar role, ideally with project management and operational experience in the international logistics industry
- Proficiency in 2D CAD applications, 3D modelling, and structural engineering analysis
- Strong understanding of safety and heavylift requirements
- NEBOSH certification or similar is an advantage
- Good spoken and written English
- Marine transport or logistics experience preferred