Appointed Person Lifting: Lead & Plan Lifting Ops

Balfour Beatty Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

BBV VINCI is seeking an Appointed Person Lifting based in Birmingham to lead lifting operations within the Midlands region of the HS2 project. You will manage lifting teams, develop lift plans, and ensure RAMS and briefings are in place for safe, efficient execution.

The role requires SMSTS, CSCS and CPCS/NPORS qualifications, with NVQ Level 5/6 in Controlling Lifting Operations, and a proactive, collaborative approach to training and incident learning.

Qualifications

• Proven proactive and collaborative approach to lifting operations.
• Clear ability to communicate effectively with engineers and planners.
• Experience coordinating lifting plans and RAMS documentation.
• Proven track record in supervising lifting personnel and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage BBV appointed lifting personnel and coordinate lifting requirements and lift plans with sub-contractors.
• Assist in HSE reporting and conduct lifting incident investigations.
• Liaise with Engineers and Planners to develop RAMS and Task Briefings.
• Educate and impart knowledge to BBV and subcontractor lifting workforce.
• Assess and check lifting competence and ensure proper appointments.
• Generate Lift Plans for self-delivery lifting activities and appraise sub-contractor lifting plans.

Skills

Proactive and collaborative approach

Developed communication at all levels

Team working skills

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

CPCS A61 or NPORS

NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Controlling Lifting Operations

Job description

BBV VINCI is seeking an Appointed Person Lifting based in Birmingham to lead lifting operations within the Midlands region of the HS2 project. You will manage lifting teams, develop lift plans, and ensure RAMS and briefings are in place for safe, efficient execution.

The role requires SMSTS, CSCS and CPCS/NPORS qualifications, with NVQ Level 5/6 in Controlling Lifting Operations, and a proactive, collaborative approach to training and incident learning.