Appointed Person - Midlands

Integrate Engineering Resources; Walsall; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrate Engineering Resources seeks an experienced Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to plan, manage and oversee lifting on a major Midlands site, ensuring compliance with LOLER and BS 7121.

You will develop lift plans, supervise Crane Supervisors, Slinger/Signallers, and Operators, and coordinate with contractors to maintain safety and efficiency.

This safety-critical role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience in large industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and supervising lifting operations on large industrial sites.
• Strong knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and BS 7121 lifting standards.
• Proven ability to produce and implement complex lift plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Appointed Person in accordance with LOLER and BS 7121 standards
• Develop, review, and author detailed lift plans and lifting risk assessments
• Select appropriate lifting equipment, cranes, accessories, and lifting methods
• Oversee and coordinate lifting operations teams, including Crane Supervisors, Slinger/Signallers, and Crane Operators
• Ensure lifting operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with approved lift plans
• Conduct site inspections, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks relating to lifting activities
• Liaise closely with the Principal Contractor, site management, engineers, and subcontractors
• Monitor and enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Investigate and report lifting-related incidents, near misses, or unsafe practices
• Adapt lift plans as site conditions or programme requirements change

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety leadership

On-site coordination

Education

CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)

Job description

About the job Appointed Person - Midlands

Job Title: Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to support a major industrial project in the Midlands. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for planning, managing, and overseeing all lifting operations on site, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

This is a key safety-critical role requiring strong technical knowledge, leadership capability, and hands-on experience within complex industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Appointed Person in accordance with LOLER and BS 7121 standards
• Develop, review, and author detailed lift plans and lifting risk assessments
• Select appropriate lifting equipment, cranes, accessories, and lifting methods
• Oversee and coordinate lifting operations teams, including Crane Supervisors, Slinger/Signallers, and Crane Operators
• Ensure lifting operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with approved lift plans
• Conduct site inspections, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks relating to lifting activities
• Liaise closely with the Principal Contractor, site management, engineers, and subcontractors
• Monitor and enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Investigate and report lifting-related incidents, near misses, or unsafe practices
• Adapt lift plans as site conditions or programme requirements change

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CPCS or equivalent Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification
• Extensive experience working on large-scale industrial or heavy engineering projects
• Strong working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, BS 7121, and associated lifting legislation
• Proven experience producing and implementing complex lift plans
• Ability to manage multiple lifting operations simultaneously in a live site environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills