Appointed Person Lifting Operations in Cowfold

About the Opportunity

Appointed Person on the Hinkley Point C project. Site‑based role reporting to the Construction Manager and supporting the site Construction team, with a 10 days on/4 days off rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure lifting activities under the Amentum scope comply with legislation, standards, COPs and the NNB lifting standard.
• Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being implemented in support of a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Support the Lifting AP to ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site licence requirements.
• Support the Lifting AP to compile and produce weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner for upward review.
• Support the Lifting AP to ensure resources to meet organisational requirements are available in line with the delivery schedule.
• Support the Lifting Team to ensure the project is delivered on time, on budget and to quality standards.
• Handle lifting procedures, lifting coordination plans, lifting studies and lift plans.
• Assess day‑to‑day activities and reporting into planning to ensure lifting tasks are prioritised accordingly.
• Record all lifting operation delays.
• Assist in developing best practical and innovative lift solutions.
• Coordinate lifts alongside multiple project and construction management teams to ensure smooth operations and managed logistics around the sites.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience of working as a Lifting Lead on construction projects.
• Ability to work in pressurised environments.
• Extensive lifting experience (preferably engineered lifts).
• Understanding of available small frame lifting equipment (e.g., spider cranes, pick‑up and carry electric cranes, Pico lifts and Genie lifting units).
• Proven experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• CPCS A61 Appointed Person.
• Competent operator (Blue Card).
• NVQ Level3 ACE card qualified in steel erecting / moving loads.
• ECITB Appointed Person Moving Loads with TAP01 OSH Managing Safely.
• Experience of Heavy Lift planning involving mobile cranes and/or loose lifting equipment.
• Good familiarity with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) or international equivalents.
• Ability to work collaboratively in client/contractor project office.
• Good communication skills and previous experience interfacing with clients and work coordinators regarding lifting and rigging.
• On‑site presence required for witnessing lifts and for immediate support.
• Previous experience managing rigging equipment stock.

Security Clearance Requirement

Any offer of employment is strictly subject to the relevant security requirements for the role being met, including BPSS clearance and either Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Non‑British nationals or dual nationals may be required to undergo additional evaluation.

Benefits

Competitive package, UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits including enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, reimbursement for professional development and memberships. Work‑life balance and flexibility with hybrid, part‑time and flexible hours available.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. Amentum is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes all applicants. All employment decisions are based on merit and job qualifications.