Lifting AP Lead

• Demonstrate sufficient experience in a similar role on a large-scale project
• CPCS A61 Appointed Person Blue Card
• CPCS A62 Lift Supervisor Blue Card
• NVQ L5 Diploma in Controlling Lift Operations
• NVQ L3 Diploma Moving Engineering Construction Loads
• Experience in planning and implementation of Lifting Operations
• Microsoft Office Literate
• Knowledge of LOLER1998 & BS7121
• Slinger Signaller/Crane Supervisor experience
• Comfortable in use of AutoCAD (2D)
• Temporary Works experience (TWS/TWC)
• CITB Temporary Works Supervisor
• Network Rail experience
• Network Rail Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• NVQ L3 Confined Space

• CCNSG card holder

Due to continued growth we require a Lifting Appointed Person to join a landmark Energy project in Teesside.

• Oversee and take control (where required) of the management of Lifting activities across the project.
• Liaising with teams on the project to advise and contribute to lifting solutions.
• Categorisation of lifts; devising lifting methods; equipment and accessory selection; then planning and producing Lift Plans where required.
• Reviewing and auditing lift plans produced by subcontractors.
• Issuing Permits to Lift.
• Briefing the lifting teams on the planned works, any potential interfaces and the control measures and ensuring understanding is tested and recorded
• Monitor and inspection of lifting operations, where deemed necessary
• Oversee the keeping of all records and registers up to date including of inspections, lift plans and briefings.
• Ensuring all Lifting operations are suitably covered by appropriate Temporary Works assessments.
• Work with other disciplines such as the Lead Temporary Works Coordinator to ensure procedures and process are aligned.
• Ensure all high-risk lifting operations are considered in well enough advance to afford sufficient time to mitigate as much risk as it reasonably practicable.
• Keep abreast of best practice developments in the lifting professional and/or industrial field and communication of these through the Lifting team.
• Set the highest example for Health and Safety Requirements
• Understand the Client and stakeholders' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
• Review lifting teams' performance by ratifying competence and adopting the Costain appointment process.