Crane Appointed Person - Data Centre Lifts Lead

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies is seeking an experienced Crane Appointed Person to join the Dublin-based data centre project. This site-based role focuses on planning, coordinating, and safely executing all lifting operations in line with statutory requirements and project standards.

You will develop, review, and issue Lift Plans, manage Appointed Persons, and mentor lifting teams to ensure a safe, compliant operation across live construction sites.

Qualifications

• CPCS Appointed Person (A61) or equivalent recognised lifting operations qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience planning and managing crane lifting operations on large-scale construction, engineering, or data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7121, lifting legislation, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to develop lift plans, risk assessments, and method statements for routine and complex lifts.
• Experience coordinating crane operators, lifting teams, and subcontractors on live construction sites.
• Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management, organisation, planning, and control of all lifting operations on the project.
• Develop, review, approve, and issue Lift Plans for all lifting activities, ensuring they are suitable, sufficient, and fully compliant with statutory requirements and project standards.
• Ensure that all lifting operations are fully planned and controlled, with no activities overlooked or undertaken without an approved Lift Plan.
• Manage and oversee all Appointed Persons (APs) under their control, ensuring: roles, interfaces, levels of authority, and areas of responsibility are clearly defined and understood; all APs are formally appointed in writing following verification of their competence; assign mentors to Appointed Persons where required, supporting professional development and providing guidance to newly qualified or less experienced APs; provide ongoing support to APs, actively seeking feedback and addressing any issues or concerns raised.

Skills

Crane lifting planning

Team coordination

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Education

CPCS Appointed Person (A61) or equivalent

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is seeking an experienced Crane Appointed Person to join the Dublin-based data centre project. This site-based role focuses on planning, coordinating, and safely executing all lifting operations in line with statutory requirements and project standards.

You will develop, review, and issue Lift Plans, manage Appointed Persons, and mentor lifting teams to ensure a safe, compliant operation across live construction sites.