via Reed · 11 September 2026 ·8 days ago

Project Engineer (Heavy Lifting Solutions)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Bristol Full-time GBP 65,000 – 75,000
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Project Engineer (Heavy Lifting Solutions)

Bristol / Portishead - Hybrid

£65,000 - £75,000 + Progression - Training - Private Healthcare - Company Bonus

Are you a Project Engineer or similar with a background in doing heavy lift solutions that wants to join an industry leading company that is currently working on Hinkley Point C and some of marine and Rails most complex infrastructure projects?

Do you want to have full autonomy of the design of heavy lifting engineering solutions whilst working alongside some of the most talented people in the industry who can help support you throughout your career?

On offer is the chance to join a company in a huge growth phase who are quickly becoming the go to name in critical infrastructure projects across Nuclear, Marine, Defense and Civils. You will also have access to a dedicated learning and development professional who will bead a tailored training and progression program to help you achieve your career aspirations from day one.

In this role you'll be tasked with creating the design and FEA analysis of structures that will be used to safely lift and transport equipment of over 500 tones via barge, cranes and HGV vehicles.

The ideal candidate will be a Project Engineer or similar that has experience with heavy lifting solutions and is commutable distance to Portishead.

The Role

  • Creating Technical AutoCAD Drawings

  • Create smart engineering solutions for lifting operations

  • Overseeing projects from design through to delivery

  • Meet with clients and site managers to understand their technical challenges

The Person
  • Background in project design for heavy lifting

  • Experience with AutoCAD and FEA analysis

  • Commutable distance to Portishead

Reference: BBBH27241

Key words - Heavy Lifting, Cranes, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Portishead, Marine, Nuclear Multi Discipline, Civil Infrastructure, Mechanical, Critical Infrastructure

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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