Appointed Person

Bachy Soletanche; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Professional memberships

Job summary

Bachy Soletanche, part of the Geotechnical Sub Alliance for Sizewell C, seeks an Appointed Person to lead lifting operations safely on site, ensuring compliance with LOLER and BS 7121.

The role involves planning, supervising, and mentoring the lifting team, coordinating with clients and safety teams, and maintaining thorough lift plans and equipment registers.

Qualifications

• Valid Appointed Person CPCS Blue Card.
• Extensive lifting knowledge with crawler crane/piling equipment.
• CSCS card holder.
• Knowledge of plant/asset hire industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys, reports and write Lift Plans.
• Ensure correct selection and usage of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Carry out / assist and supervise site installations and dismantles
• Responsible for the execution and safety of lifting operations in accordance with LOLER 1998 and BS 7121 guidance.
• Plan and supervise lifting operations as an Appointed Person and relay this to the lifting team via documentation.
• Ensure lift plans, risk assessments and method statements are prepared and approved.
• Maintain lifting equipment and accessory registers; ensure thorough examinations are up to date.
• Liaise with clients and design/safety teams when planning operations.
• Mentor lifting team personnel and review lift plans for suitability.

Job description

The Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) is at the forefront of the Sizewell C nuclear power station development - one of the UK’s largest and most exciting infrastructure programmes.

We’re responsible for preparing the foundations of the entire site: designing and constructing cut‑off walls, retaining structures, soil improvements and more. Using advanced geotechnical engineering and world‑class construction technologies, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a national project that will shape the UK’s clean‑energy future.

The Role

Responsible for the overall planning and safe execution of lifting operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out site surveys, reports and write Lift Plans.
• Ensure correct selection and usage of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Carry out / assist and supervise site installations and dismantles
• Responsible for the execution and safety of lifting operations in accordance with codes of practice such as LOLER 1998 and guidance such as BS 7121
• Plan and supervise lifting operations as an Appointed Person and able to relay this to the lifting team in a clear and concise manner via the relevant documentation and forms of instruction
• Ensure that comprehensive lift plans that include risk assessments, method statements, and selection of appropriate equipment have been prepared and approved and that all relevant personnel have been briefed prior to the commencement of any lifting operations.
• Ensure lifting equipment and lifting accessory registers are maintained.
• Ensure statutory thorough examinations are kept up to date as required.
• Ensure all lifting accessories have been examined, tested, certified and correctly stored, arranging and coordinating said inspections when they are required.
• Liaise with clients in all aspects of site requirements.
• Liaise with the design, temporary works and safety team where required when planning lifting operations.
• Ensure the Company complies with all health and safety regulations.
• Mentor and ensure the development of lifting team personnel, give guidance to less experienced Appointed Persons including reviewing of their lift plans for suitability.

What We’re Looking For

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• A valid Appointed Person CPCS Qualification (Blue Card)
• Extensive knowledge of lifting with Crawler Crane / Piling Equipment
• Appropriate CSCS Card
• Clear customer focus
• Knowledge of plant / asset hire industry
• Clear drive and ambition
• Team Player
• Flexible in the role and have the ability to change
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and negotiation
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Management
• Strong computer skills - focused on Excel / Word / PowerPoint as well as the use of Supplier specific software.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Controlling lifting operations using the following cranes and piling rigs Liebherr, Kobelco, Sennebogen, Bauer, Casagrande experience would be advantageous
• Previous management experience in a similar sector / environment
• A valid security clearance or the ability to obtain it.

Why Bachy Soletanche?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground‑breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.