Lifting Operations Manager

TSL; Wallonië; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TSL is seeking a Lifting Operations Manager to provide technical leadership, governance, and operational oversight of all lifting operations and vertical transport systems across TSL projects. You will ensure lifting activities are planned, procured, and executed safely, compliantly, and efficiently, while embedding best practice and developing lifting competence across the business.

You will collaborate with project teams, clients, regulators, and suppliers, review high-risk lifts, manage crane

Qualifications

• Strong background in lifting operations (e.g. Authorised Person, Lifting Manager, Crane Supervisor).
• Proven ability to plan, review, and optimize crane strategies and lifting plans.
• Experience leading project teams and communicating with senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and technical oversight for lifting operations and vertical transport systems.
• Set and embed standards and best practices for lifting operations.
• Review and challenge lifting plans for high-risk or complex lifts.
• Support project teams during critical lifting activities, including crane erection/dismantling.
• Oversee lifting plant suppliers and contractors, including audits and reviews.
• Develop lifting-related training and briefings, including such courses as the Lifting Managers Course.

Connaissances

Lifting operations

Crane supervision

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Outils

Cranes

Construction hoists

Access systems

Description du poste

Build your Future:

TSL is a leading technical engineering and construction partner operating across EMEA,

the Americas and APAC.

We are committed to creating the spaces to power the fourth industrial revolution,

whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities

across the world. Specialising in Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics,

Food and Pharmaceuticals, we are proud to deliver outstanding turnkey projects at

speed, without compromise on safety or quality.

Our team at TSL is focused on working with our clients and the entire supply chain to

create a simple agenda concentrated on getting things done. At the heart of what TSL

does is taking the ‘noise’ out of project delivery whilst ensuring that we are always

engineering best value for money and fit-for-purpose solutions.

TSL is an equal opportunity employer and we are especially proud that our dynamic,

international team is made up of colleagues representing 48 nationalities across the

world. We want big-picture thinkers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, refusing to

settle for 'good enough' and pushing for great each time. We are firm believers that to

build quality, you must invest in quality. We will continue to invest in our biggest asset:

our amazing team.

Role Purpose

The Lifting Operations Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership,

governance, and operational oversight of all lifting operations and vertical transport systems across TSL projects.

The role ensures that lifting activities are planned, procured, and executed safely,

compliantly, and efficiently, while embedding best practice, supporting project

teams, managing high-risk activities, and developing lifting competence across the

business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and technical oversight for lifting operations and vertical transport systems across TSL projects.
• Set, maintain, and embed TSL standards, procedures, and best practice for lifting operations.
• Provide technical input during pre-construction, including crane selection, lift planning strategy, and procurement support.
• Review, approve, and challenge lifting plans for high-risk, complex, or nonroutine lifting operations.
• Support project teams during critical lifting activities, including crane erection, dismantling, and complex lifts.
• Oversee the management and assurance of lifting plant suppliers and contractors, including audits and technical reviews.
• Provide specialist input into investigations of lifting-related incidents, near misses, and high-risk activities.
• Work closely with EHS and project teams to ensure lifting operations are safely integrated into project delivery.
• Develop and deliver lifting-related training and technical briefings, including the TSL Lifting Managers Course.
• Act as a technical point of contact with clients, regulators, and industry bodies on lifting-related matters.
• Promote continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned, industry developments, and innovation in lifting systems.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in lifting operations (e.g. Authorised Person, Lifting Manager, Crane Supervisor)
• Proven experience planning and managing complex lifting operations and crane strategies
• Confident reviewing and challenging lifting plans and contractor proposals
• Experience working with cranes, construction hoists, and specialist access systems
• Ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively with project teams and senior stakeholders

Why Join TSL

• Influence lifting standards across major international projects
• Work with complex, high-value engineering challenges
• Be part of a business that genuinely prioritises safety and quality
• Opportunity to shape best practice and develop lifting capability across Europe