Senior Lifting Engineer – Offshore Wind Industry

Cadeler•Broadland, Europe

About The Position

Cadeler is seeking a Senior Lifting Engineer to take responsibility for lifting operations across its vessel fleet. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and overseeing lifting operations across foundation projects and promoting lifting excellence throughout operations. The engineer will work with project teams, Engineering, HSEQ and external subcontractors to deliver safe and efficient operations and ensure lifting activities and equipment meet high standards of safety, quality and performance. The position includes acting as Appointed Person responsible for project lifting plans; developing lifting concepts; reviewing lifting and rigging drawings; approving subcontractor lift plans; maintaining project lifting documentation; and checking method statements against lift plans. The role also contributes to risk assessments and HAZIDs, provides technical guidance to clients, MWS, internal teams and subcontractors, briefs offshore crews and deck supervisors, and attends first loadouts and installations. The Senior Lifting Engineer conducts site audits with HSEQ and Quality, monitors lifting-related project progress, identifies process and cost improvements, and builds relationships with lifting specialists and subcontractors. Cadeler describes itself as a global offshore wind industry partner specializing in wind farm construction and maintenance. The company is headquartered in Copenhagen and has offices in Vejle, Norwich, Rotterdam and Taipei, with colleagues also working offshore aboard its Wind Farm Installation Vessels. The position offers work in an international, rapidly growing company and opportunities for development. Applications are assessed continuously and must be submitted no later than 13 November; no year is specified.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Proven experience in lifting equipment design, development and project management.
Strong technical knowledge of lifting and rigging operations, including relevant standards and regulations such as DNV-ST-N001, DNV-ST-0378, LOLER and EN 13001.
Experience managing subcontractors and technical activities throughout the equipment development lifecycle.
Strong project management, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work across teams.
Proactive, adaptable and detail-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the offshore wind or maritime industry.

Responsibilities

Act as Appointed Person with responsibility for project lifting plans, planning and coordinating lifting operations and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
Develop project lifting concepts; review lifting and rigging drawings; approve subcontractor lift plans; and maintain accurate project lifting documentation.
Review method statements against lift plans and contribute to risk assessments and HAZIDs, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Provide technical lifting guidance to clients, MWS, internal teams and subcontractors, resolving comments and operational challenges.
Brief offshore crews and deck supervisors on lifting plans and attend first loadouts and installations to ensure the plans are followed.
Conduct site audits and work with HSEQ and Quality to support safe, compliant lifting operations throughout execution.
Monitor lifting-related project progress and identify opportunities to improve processes and optimize costs.
Build relationships with lifting specialists and subcontractors, recommend vetted partners and drive operational improvements.