Technical Manager

VolkerWessels; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in the UK seeks a Principally Appointed Person responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing lifting and hoisting activities on various sites. The role requires extensive experience in lifting operations, relevant certifications, and strong leadership and planning skills. The successful candidate will ensure operations are safe, efficient, and comply with all regulations. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical care, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Family friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in lifting operations within construction or civil engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of regulations (LOLER, PUWER, BS 7121, CDM).
• Proven leadership managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute lifting and hoisting activities across sites.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Oversee crane operations and lifting teams.

Skills

Lifting operations experience

Planning skills

Leadership experience

Organisational skills

Knowledge of regulations (LOLER, PUWER)

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts

Recognised certification as Appointed Person (CPCS A61 or NPORS)

ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction – Rigging

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Principally Appointed Person to join our VolkerFitzpatrick business. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe planning, coordination, and execution of all lifting and hoisting activities across sites. This includes ensuring lifting operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and project specifications. The role oversees crane operations, lifting teams, equipment inspections, and risk management for all heavy lifting activities on civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Multi-site based, often in challenging outdoor environments.
• May involve shift work, weekend work or extended hours depending on the project schedule.
• Requires travel between multiple project sites.
• Is physically demanding and in high-risk environments.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed to [e-mail]. VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in lifting operations within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Recognised certification as Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (e.g., CPCS A61 or NPORS equivalent).
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts.
• ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction – Rigging or Erecting Pathway (Desirable).
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (LOLER, PUWER, BS 7121, CDM Regulations and WAH regulations).
• Experience working on major construction sites such as infrastructure projects (bridges, high-rises, highways, rail, tunnels).
• Marine based experience with barges, spud barges and jack-up barges.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary lifting teams.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Hold Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Have First Aid Certification.
• Be able to establish requirements for mentorship and assess company AP capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health, physical health and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service