Mechanical Handling Equipment Engineer - Nuclear
Core
Design and delivery of cranes, hoists, lifting equipment, and mechanical handling systems for nuclear and defence infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical handling equipment engineer
Builds
Mechanical handling systems for nuclear and defence facilities
Domain
Nuclear energy and defence infrastructure
Required skills
mechanical handling systems design, crane engineering, load path analysis, heavy-lift assessment, safety case development, technical leadership, regulatory compliance, systems engineering, vendor management, commissioning support
Preferred skills
nuclear industry experience, defence project experience, CPEng/Chartered status, requirements management, lifecycle planning
Technologies
overhead cranes, gantry cranes, crane runway systems, remote handling systems, safety-classified equipment
Responsibilities
Lead design of mechanical handling systems; develop technical specifications and design documentation; integrate systems with multidisciplinary teams; conduct risk assessments and constructability reviews; provide technical guidance on safety and quality; support procurement and vendor reviews; oversee testing, inspection, and commissioning activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
