Title: Authorised Person (AP) - Lifting Operations
Location: Salisbury (On-site)
Contract: 12 Months
Rate: £874/Day Umbrella | £643.93/day PAYE
Clearance: Active SC
We are currently seeking an experienced Authorised Person (AP) – Lifting Operations to join a high-profile programme based in Salisbury. This is a critical role providing a single competent authority accountable for lifting assurance across site operations.
This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of lifting governance, oversee complex heavy lifts and develop long-term internal resilience by mentoring and training a designated staff member to AP competency level.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the single competent authority for lifting assurance
* Standardise and govern lifting operations across sites
* Ensure full compliance with Safe to Start and regulatory obligations
* Develop, implement and maintain lifting policy, processes and documentation
* Prepare, review and approve lifting plans and associated documentation
* Oversee and supervise complex/heavy lifts when required
* Review and assure contract lift documentation prior to execution
* Provide professional advice and technical guidance on lifting operations
* Contribute to assurance activities (L1, L2 & L3)
* Attend and support governance meetings, reviews and working groups
* Train and develop a designated team member to AP level
Essential Experience
* Proven experience managing and supervising complex lifting operations
* Authorised Person (AP) - Lifting Operations (experienced and competent)
* Strong knowledge of lifting legislation, LOLER, regulations and safety standards
* Experience reviewing contract lift documentation and assurance processes
* Familiarity with asset management practices (CAFM systems)
* Ability to analyse and review detailed technical documentation
* Demonstrable experience conducting L1, L2 & L3 assurance activities
* Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
* Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. LEEA)
* Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification
* Experience within high-security environments