Crane Supervisor

Joseph Gallagher Limited; North East (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joseph Gallagher Group is seeking an experienced Crane Supervisor to join a major long-term construction project. This role oversees lifting operations, ensuring safe planning and execution in line with project and regulatory requirements.

You will supervise lifting crews, coordinate with Appointed Persons, crane operators, sling ers and site management, maintain records and reports, and uphold the highest safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Crane Supervisor on construction, infrastructure, industrial or civil engineering projects.
• Valid CPCS or NPORS Crane Supervisor qualification.
• Good understanding of lifting operations, lift plans and relevant legislation.
• CSCS Card (essential).
• Additional lifting operations qualifications and certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all lifting operations on site.
• Ensure lifting activities are carried out in accordance with approved lift plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Coordinate with Appointed Persons, crane operators, slinger/signallers and site management teams.
• Monitor lifting operations to ensure compliance with health, safety and project requirements.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings and ensure all personnel involved understand their responsibilities.
• Verify that lifting equipment, accessories and cranes are suitable and correctly certified.
• Identify and address potential hazards associated with lifting activities.
• Maintain accurate records and support compliance with site procedures and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety focus

Education

CPCS/NPORS Crane Supervisor qualification

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Contract: PAYE

Duration: Long-term Project

Salary: Competitive salary package, with additional travel and accommodation benefits available to eligible employees.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Crane Supervisor to join a major long-term construction project. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating lifting operations, ensuring all activities are planned and executed safely, efficiently and in compliance with project and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high safety standards while supporting the successful delivery of site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all lifting operations on site.
• Ensure lifting activities are carried out in accordance with approved lift plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Coordinate with Appointed Persons, crane operators, slinger/signallers and site management teams.
• Monitor lifting operations to ensure compliance with health, safety and project requirements.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings and ensure all personnel involved understand their responsibilities.
• Verify that lifting equipment, accessories and cranes are suitable and correctly certified.
• Identify and address potential hazards associated with lifting activities.
• Maintain accurate records and support compliance with site procedures and industry standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Crane Supervisor on construction, infrastructure, industrial or civil engineering projects.
• Valid CPCS or NPORS Crane Supervisor qualification.
• Good understanding of lifting operations, lift plans and relevant legislation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• CSCS Card (essential).
• Additional lifting operations qualifications and certifications are advantageous.

LIFE Culture

At the Joseph Gallagher Group, we're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Equality and Diversity

The Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].

We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.