Location: Goole, DN14 6UE
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs
Heavy Lift Manager – The Role
Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will manage the Crane Hire and Industrial Services section. Working as part of the Projects team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering heavy lift projects from contract award to completion. You will act as the primary client contact throughout project execution, manage budgets and quotations, prepare lift plans, conduct site surveys, and coordinate internal teams to ensure successful, cost‑effective project delivery. You will attend site when required, provide technical support, and maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and customer service throughout all operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and manage all installation activities, ensuring projects meet contract requirements, budgets, programmes, health and safety standards and quality expectations.
* Act as primary customer contact, managing communications with clients, employees and subcontractors throughout project execution.
* Prepare budgets, quotations and lift plans, specifying crane requirements and resources.
* Attend client kickoff meetings and conduct site visits to gather information and incorporate findings into risk assessments and method statements.
* Coordinate internal teams and manage scheduling of the Heavy Lift Team operations.
* Conduct facility and route surveys at third‑party operational sites such as ports and harbours.
* Identify revenue and profitability opportunities while managing client expectations.
* Maintain client relationships and ensure all activities comply with quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
You
* Previous experience in mobile cranes, heavy lifting or industrial services is essential.
* Strong communicator at all levels with ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
* Physically fit and able to manage demanding tasks independently with initiative.
* Qualified to CPCS standards in slinger and signaler roles; CPCS Appointed Person, CPCS Crane Supervisor, CPCS Forklift and Telehandler qualifications preferred.
* Hold a full clean driving licence; C and E licence preferred.
* Proficient with computer systems including CAD software, with good geographic knowledge of the UK and Europe.
* Detail‑oriented with ability to record and report progress; positive approach to managing change.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme.
* Company pension scheme contributions.
* Overnight subsistence costs paid when working away from base.
* Varied workload with opportunity to develop skills and progress within Transport, Heavy Lift and Projects divisions.
* Potential for promotion and career development within the company.
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