Overview

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – Cranes
Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Bristol. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available – speak to your recruiter about options.
Salary: Circa £52,000 (Dependent on experience)

What you’ll be doing

• Provide technical advice and guidance to the wider business to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and standards related to cranes and lifting systems.
• Review crane-related proposals to ensure equipment/facilities are designed, constructed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with appropriate processes and standards.
• Review crane and structural calculations as an Independent Technical Assessor (ITA) and provide clear feedback to stakeholders.
• Produce technical reports, memos and process documents related to cranes and ensure they are classified, authorised and maintained under configuration control.
• Act as SME for standards related to site mechanical lifting systems and serve as point of contact for these issues.
• Chair and lead improvements (policy, equipment, capabilities) with the LOLER risk cell to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Your skills and experiences

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with cranes and lifting equipment from a design/specification perspective; good knowledge of crane-related British/European standards.
• Working knowledge of LOLER regulations and the ability to confirm operational compliance.
• Knowledge of all aspects of EOT cranes including controls and safety features to comply with legislation.
• Registered with an Engineering professional institute and the ability to achieve chartered status.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, the employer offers employee share plans, a range of flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Site Specialist Engineering Team

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in Electrical Overhead Travelling (EOT) cranes to join our Site Specialist Engineering (SSE) team in Barrow-in-Furness. This multi-disciplinary team sets engineering standards and requirements for site equipment, systems, and facilities, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal processes. In this role, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical guidance and support on lifting systems across projects and maintenance activities. Relocation support across all Submarine roles is available, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why this employer

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required for certain roles.

Closing Date: 8th August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.