Freelance Crane Specialist

Freelance Crane and Lifting Specialist – Bureau Veritas UK & Ireland

📍 Somerset | On-Site

📅 Projects from February 2026 | Outside IR35 | Competitive day rate

Bureau Veritas is looking for an experienced Freelance Crane and Lifting Specialist to support our Engineering & Accreditations team. If you’re highly skilled in crane systems, commissioning, lifting accessories and statutory examinations, this is a great opportunity to partner with a global leader.

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting LOLER 9.2 Thorough Examinations (incl. witnessing load testing)
• Producing first reports of Thorough Examination after installation
• Inspecting overhead cranes, gantries, electric chain hoists and runway systems
• Applying standards such as BS7121, BS2853:2011, BS ISO 4309:2017
• Delivering clear, detailed engineering reports

• PUWER Assessments and Regulation 6 Inspections

• Working independently on client sites

Experience required:

• Experience generating bespoke written schemes of examination IAW LOLER 9.3
• Conducting routine thorough examinations IAW LOLER 9.3
• Assessing and delivering the requirements under PUWER

• 5+ years post‑qualification (ideally 10) in a SAFed Cat 1/2 or LEEA‑member role
• 5+ years LOLER 9.2 examinations & load testing
• Strong background with overhead cranes, gantries, hoists & runway systems
• Extensive knowledge of LOLER & PUWER
• Desirable: experience witnessing FATs & SATs

Welding Knowledge:

• Good understanding of welding techniques and typical weld applications

Desirable:

• IPAF MEWP licence (3a, 3b)

Qualifications required:

• HNC, HND, relevant Degree, NVQ Level 4, Full Technological Certificate,1st Class CoC (Marine Engineering), or IEng/CEng
• Professional Bodies (one of): LEEA Foundation + Diplomas (LAC, MLM, PLM, SUP, BGC) OR SAFed SS01 (min Cat 2, ideally Cat 1) + SAFed H&S Passport

General Skills

• • Excellent written & verbal communication
  • Ability to produce structured engineering reports
  • Strong independent judgement and decision‑making
  • Able to work to structured plans and timeframes
  • Ability to identify critical load paths and apply correct test coefficient

If you’re interested in partnering with Bureau Veritas and meet the above criteria, we want to hear from you.