Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling
Manpower UK Ltd • Plymouth, Devon • Posted June 24, 2026
About the Role
Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling
Location: Plymouth - Hybrid
Rate: Up to £87 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Overview
We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling (Staff) to support delivery of mechanical handling equipment within the 10 Dock Facility in Devonport. The mechanical handling equipment consists of a gantry / goliath crane, fixed pedestal cranes and alternative mechanical handling equipment for moving smaller loads around the facility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage mechanical handling design packages for 10 Dock Facility ensuring Requirements are met through the design process;
Manage deliverables through the Design process and Technical Governance process to ensure quality and consistency;
Integration with other design disciplines to ensure that a co-ordinated Facility design is delivered.
Design of cranes through design process with experience of requirements substantiati...
Location: Plymouth - Hybrid
Rate: Up to £87 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Overview
We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling (Staff) to support delivery of mechanical handling equipment within the 10 Dock Facility in Devonport. The mechanical handling equipment consists of a gantry / goliath crane, fixed pedestal cranes and alternative mechanical handling equipment for moving smaller loads around the facility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage mechanical handling design packages for 10 Dock Facility ensuring Requirements are met through the design process;
Manage deliverables through the Design process and Technical Governance process to ensure quality and consistency;
Integration with other design disciplines to ensure that a co-ordinated Facility design is delivered.
Design of cranes through design process with experience of requirements substantiati...