Project Manager / Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to oversee modular building projects from planning to handover. You will coordinate lifting operations, manage subcontractors, and liaise with customers and internal teams to deliver safe, on-time results.

The role requires proven project management experience in construction/modular buildings and an Appointed Person qualification.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in construction/modular buildings or related industries.
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification is essential.
• Experience planning and coordinating lifting operations with lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from order to installation, customer handover and site clearance.
• Plan and coordinate activities within timescales, budgets and specs.
• Carry out site surveys and support lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments.
• Coordinate lifting operations, site installations, labour resources and subcontractors.
• Act as the key contact between customers, operations and internal teams.
• Provide technical advice on lifting operations and installation requirements.
• Ensure site activities and lifting operations comply with health and safety legislation.
• Supervise subcontractors and installation teams with high safety and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues and meet customer requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Skills

Project management

Appointed Person

Lifting operations

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager / Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) | £50k + Company Car or Car Allowance, Benefits and Career Opportunities | Location: Rgional role covering the South West

We have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager / Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to join an industry leading provider of modular buildings and site accommodation solutions.

The main purpose of the role is to manage and coordinate modular building projects from initial planning through to installation and customer handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. The role involves overseeing site activities, coordinating lifting operations, managing subcontractors and acting as a key point of contact between customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial order through to installation, customer handover and site clearance.

• Plan and coordinate project activities, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales, budgets and specifications.

• Carry out site surveys and support the preparation of lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments.

• Coordinate lifting operations, site installations, labour resources and subcontractors.

• Act as the key point of contact between customers, operational teams and internal stakeholders.

• Provide technical advice and guidance on lifting operations and installation requirements.

• Ensure all site activities and lifting operations comply with relevant health and safety legislation and procedures.

• Supervise subcontractors and installation teams, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and workmanship.

• Monitor project progress, resolve operational issues and ensure customer requirements are met.

• Develop strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

About You

• Proven Project Management experience within construction, modular buildings, site installations or a related industry.

• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification is essential.

• Experience planning and coordinating lifting operations, including an understanding of lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments.

• Experience managing subcontractors, site-based teams and project delivery.

• Strong understanding of construction site health and safety requirements.

• Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and customer relationships.

• Competent using Microsoft Office applications.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Monday to Friday, 40-hour working week.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Company benefits package.