Lift Supervisor in Acton

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility, our approach to projects always prioritises the best interests of our clients, our people, and the environment. At VVB, our CORE Values define who we are, guiding our behaviours and decision-making across all levels. These values aren’t just principles - they represent the pillars of our company vision.

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About the Anthro JV: The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London's state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals. Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location. Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools. Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown).

About the Role: The Lifting Appointed Person (AP) will be responsible for the safe planning, coordination, and execution of all lifting operations across the HS2 Old Oak Common Project. This includes producing lift plans, conducting site assessments, and ensuring compliance with LOLER, BS 7121, HS2 protocols, and project-specific lifting procedures. The AP will also act as Lifting Supervisor when required and must hold valid tickets for both roles. The successful candidate will lead the lifting team, oversee complex lifts, and ensure safe delivery of lifting operations within tight site constraints and a high-risk rail environment. This role is critical to maintaining safety, optimising lifting efficiency, preventing delays, and ensuring all lifting activities meet the highest operational and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lift Planning & Design
  • Produce detailed lift plans, risk assessments, and method statements for all lifting operations.
  • Select appropriate cranes, lifting accessories, lifting configurations, and exclusion zones.
  • Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER, CDM 2015, HS2 lifting standards, and site-specific rules.
• Lifting Supervision & Execution
  • Act as Lifting Supervisor where required, overseeing day-to-day lifting activities.
  • Brief all personnel involved in lifting operations and ensure adherence to safe systems of work.
  • Manage complex or critical lifts (confined area lifts, heavy/oversized loads).
• Team Coordination & Leadership
  • Coordinate Crane Operators, Slinger/Signallers, Banksmen, and lifting teams.
  • Ensure lifting personnel are competent, briefed, and working to the correct procedures.
  • Maintain high levels of communication between site teams and subcontractors.
• Equipment & Plant Coordination
  • Ensure cranes, lifting accessories, telehandlers, forklifts, MEWPs, and ancillary plant are certified, inspected, and fit for use.
  • Verify certification (Thorough Examinations, LOLER inspections, Safe Working Loads).
• Site Assessments & Safety Compliance
  • Conduct site surveys to identify hazards, ground bearing pressures, crane positioning, and obstructions.
  • Establish safe exclusion zones and maintain control of lifting areas at all times.
  • Perform toolbox talks, lifting briefings, and competency checks.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Maintain lifting registers, inspection records, and lifting equipment logs.
  • Report non-conformances, near misses, and incidents in line with HS2 requirements.
  • Provide regular updates to the Logistics Manager and Construction Management teams.
• Problem Solving & Technical Support
  • Provide expert lifting advice to site teams and subcontractors.
  • Resolve constraints related to access, confined working areas, and heavy plant movements.
• Multi-Skilled Support (Advantageous)
  • Additional plant tickets (e.g., Telehandler, Forklift, MEWP, Slinger/Signaller) are beneficial for operational flexibility.

The operator must hold:

• CPCS Appointed Person – Lifting Operations (A61)
• CPCS Lifting Supervisor (A62)
• CSCS Gold or Black card
• SSSTS or equivalent supervisory safety qualification
• Fit-for-role medical (safety-critical)

Why Join Anthro? By joining us, you’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering innovative engineering solutions for one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects. We offer:

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• The chance to work on a high-profile, state-of-the-art project.
• Career development and opportunities to grow with the business.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our commitment to excellence, we’d love to hear from you!