Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer

Airswift

The Role

Overview

Provide engineering support for mechanical handling systems in regulated infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • mechanical solutions
  • technical docs
  • design modifications
  • maintenance review
  • risk assessment
  • team collaboration

Tasks

-Support engineering leads and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver mechanical solutions. -Maintain and assess technical documentation and drawings. -Scope and design modifications to existing assets or new facilities. -Review maintenance regimes and specify replacement components. -Contribute to risk assessments, project documentation, and reporting. -Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on infrastructure projects.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • etap
  • fea
  • bachelor
  • ceng
  • crane

What You Bring

Candidates must be Sole UK Nationals and eligible for Security Clearance. We are seeking Mechanical Handling Engineers across all levels of experience to support infrastructure and asset projects in a highly regulated environment. This role involves providing technical support for mechanical handling systems such as cranes, lifting equipment, and maintenance facilities. -Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP). -Minimum 3 years’ experience in a regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, oil & gas). -Strong understanding of design processes and substantiation of systems/components. -Experience with engineering drawings, hand calculations, and FEA. -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s or CEng preferred). -Familiarity with crane systems and mechanical handling safety.

The Company

About Airswift

-Operates from hubs in Houston, Manchester, and Singapore, serving clients across STEM industries worldwide. -Delivers talent acquisition, global employment & mobility, managed solutions, and consulting services. -Supports complex assignments, from offshore engineering to major urban infrastructure deployments. -Known for a vast talent network—thousands of contractors and deep sector expertise in energy and infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

STEM

Process

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Hydropower

Battery

Nuclear

Mining

Chemicals

Manufacturing

Life Sciences

Petrochemicals

Polymers

Civil Engineering

Construction

Transport

Communications

Industrial

Power

LNG

Upstream

Midstream

Downstream

Security Clearance

-eligibility for security clearance required