Senior Mechanical/Civil Heavy Lift Engineer - Mobile Cranes

Cranecorp Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Heavy Lift Engineerto lead our engineering function and play a critical role in delivering safe, innovative, and commercially sound heavy lift solutions across Australia.

This is a key leadership position responsible for driving engineering excellence, supporting business growth, and ensuring consistent delivery of high quality outcomes that exceed client expectations.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager Technical, you will work closely with Operations, Commercial, and Business Development teams to deliver complex heavy lift and transport solutions across multiple projects.

You will lead the engineering function, contribute to strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment with business objectives, safety standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the Cranecorp engineering function to achieve business objectives and strategic outcomes

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to develop compliant heavy lift plans in accordance with relevant Australian Standards

Evaluate and implement new and emerging engineering technologies related to cranes, rigging, load monitoring, and heavy lift operation

Develop tools, systems, and training to ensure compliance with world's best practice and to set new industry benchmarks

Provide engineering support outside normal business hours as required





Ensure compliance with the latest Australian Standards and Codes of Practice nationwide

Support Business Development with technical input for tenders, proposals, and client presentations

Assist with engineering design including lifting devices, load support beams, stools, transport equipment, load restraint diagrams, lifting studies, and alternative lift and transport methodologies

About You

You are a technically strong and commercially aware engineer with a passion for safety, leadership, and continuous improvement. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are confident working with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Minimum 5 years' experience as an engineer, ideally within heavy lift, cranes or a related industry

Strong background in construction, cranes, lifting, and transportation

Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar engineering design software

National Police Clearance

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol screening

Why Join Cranecorp?

Lead complex, high-profile heavy lift projects across Australia

Work with a respected and growing industry leader

Chance to influence engineering standards and innovation

Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on safety and excellence

If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career and make a real impact in the heavy lift industry, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Senior Mechanical/Civil Heavy Lift Engineer - Mobile Cranes (Australia)
🏢 Cranecorp Australia
📍 Australia