I'm working with a leading, reputable infrastructure and civil engineering contractor working across HS2, looking for an Appointed Person. You will have had exposure to infrastructure projects and civil engineering with demonstrable experience in managing lifting operations on large-scale, multi-phase construction developments.
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The division is primarily focused on the delivery of multi-disciplined civil engineering projects across a number of major structural, tunnelling and civil engineering schemes in the Midlands for HS2.
They will be responsible for the safe planning, preparation, management and execution of Lifting Operations, selected responsibilities below:
- Ensuring a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is carried out and documented to evaluate the hazards associated with the lifting operation and identify controls measures
- Reviewing the suitability of risk assessments and Lift Plans on an ongoing basis.
- Ensuring that a Lift Plan and Safe System of Work are produced to cover the lifting operation(s) being undertaken.
- Effectively communicating Lifting Plans and any subsequent changes to all members of the lifting team.
- Ensure that accurate weights, radii, heights, COG, etc are established.
- Ensuring that competent, trained personnel are provided for the lifting operation and are fully briefed.
- Establish that all cranes, lifting equipment and accessories are properly stored, maintained, inspected, examined and tested as necessary.
- Developing and briefing weekly Toolbox Talks covering relevant lifting topics on site.
- Establish that in their absence, authority is delegated to another competent person. (The Appointed Person can delegate their duties to another competent person but not their responsibilities).
- Manage the daily activities on site producing safe lifting operations, including managing site lifting personnel and site support.
- Maintain detailed site logs and records of all project lifting activities.
- Ensuring there is an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and taking the necessary actions. xgikmsk
This is an integral position within a dynamic construction delivery team and you will be a driven character who looks to drive excellence within lifting operations. You will also have:
- CPCS Appointed Persons Blue Card (Competent Operator)
- Experience of writing and implementing lift...
Appointed Person in Birmingham employer: Kenton Black
Join a leading subcontractor in the UK, where you will be part of a dynamic team working on a landmark £200m highways infrastructure project. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering our engineers the chance to develop their skills while contributing to significant civil engineering achievements. With a strong pipeline of work and long-term contract potential, this role provides not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
