Lifting Superintendent

Enermech Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Lifting Superintendent in Bridgwater, UK, for a prominent Nuclear project. This permanent on-site role involves supervising all lifting activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining detailed records. Candidates must possess CPCS Crane Supervisors and Slinger-Signaller certifications, alongside substantial experience in construction and heavy lift operations. The position offers attractive benefits including generous holidays, private health cover, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Private health cover

Various staff discount schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Competent in supervising lifting operations in construction site environments.
• Experience in heavy lift and general lifting operations, both onshore and offshore.
• Demonstrated participation in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifting operations according to approved lift plans.
• Ensure safety during lifting operations.
• Maintain detailed site logs and records of lifting activity.

Skills

CPCS Crane Supervisors Blue card

CPCS Slinger-Signaller Blue Card

Supervising lifting operations

Construction Industry Knowledge

Slinging and signalling techniques

Strong communicator

Job description

An exciting new role has arisen for a Lifting Superintendent to work on the largest Nuclear project in the UK for EnerMech. This is a permanent role that will run for the duration of the project. The role will be based on site in Bridgewater, Somerset. This is a site based role reporting to the Lifting Manager. The role is responsible for oversight of all site lifting activities ensuring work is carried out in accordance with approved lift plans using certified lifting personnel, equipment and accessories (the successful candidate shall be designated to a nominated location on the project).

Responsibilities

• Report to the Area Lifting Engineers, & Lead Lifting Supervisor providing support/technical input as required.
• Supervise lifting operations, ensuring work is carried out in accordance with approved lift plans (SSOW) using certified lifting personnel, equipment and accessories.
• Stop any lifting operation from occurring if they have any concerns over the safety of the lift.
• Identify lifting issues at site level and report using the SOR system.
• Report and record all lifting related near misses/accidents/incidents.
• Monitor and/or audit lifting operations, including the management of lifting equipment.
• Monitor all variations to lifting documentations, ensuring that they are reviewed/approved by the required individual's prior to the task commencing.
• Maintain detailed site logs and records of all lifting activity in support of the effective execution of project contract.

Qualifications

• CPCS Crane Supervisors Blue card (Competent)
• CPCS Slinger-Signaller Blue Card (Competent)
• Significant experience of supervising lifting operations in an environment of construction sites,- Also beneficial including marine, Heavy Lift and General Lifting Operations - both on and offshore
• Construction Industry Knowledge
• Advanced experience of working within Heavy Lift Crane Operations Plant and equipment - both onshore and offshore
• Full understanding of slinging and signalling techniques
• Demonstration of successful participation within international teams
• Strong communicator, both written and verbally

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we've been energizing our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life-cycle - offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline and subsea, process, and valves - all designed to help our clients optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Company benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Private health cover
• Various staff discount schemes
• Employee referral scheme