About the Role
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Rigging & Lifting Supervisor to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project at our site in Redcar and Cleveland. The role involves supervising, coordinating, and assuring all lifting and rigging activities undertaken by Balfour Beatty and its subcontractors, ensuring full compliance with Balfour Beatty procedures, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), relevant legislation, and NZT project lifting standards. The Lifting/Rigging Supervisor is responsible for the safe execution of lifting operations on their allocated shift, providing clear direction, oversight and leadership to lifting teams.
Responsibilities
* Brief lifting/rigging teams on approved lift plans, ensuring all personnel are signed onto the relevant documentation prior to works commencing.
* Ensure Balfour Beatty NZT lifting procedures are consistently applied by all lifting teams and subcontractors.
* Confirm all lifting operations are covered by a valid Permit to Lift before any activity begins.
* Supervise lifting activities on shift, ensuring compliance with SSOW, LOLER, BS7121 and project standards.
* Coordinate with rigging supervisors, lift supervisors and crane coordinators to maintain safe and efficient operations on site.
* Identify changes in lifting operations and support the development of lift‑plan variations in line with Balfour Beatty Project Lifting Standards.
* Assist in the coordination of crane activities, particularly where multiple cranes are operating in close proximity.
* Promote and uphold Balfour Beatty Golden Rules through visible leadership on site.
* Ensure all lifting personnel carry out their duties in line with their appointed roles and responsibilities.
* Complete shift reports, allocation sheets and relevant documentation accurately using standard systems (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Provide clear and concise handovers to the next shift, highlighting key risks, constraints and ongoing activities.
* Work collaboratively with HSE advisors, supervisors and construction teams to ensure lifting activities are delivered safely and to plan.
* Deliver toolbox talks and task briefings for lifting operations as required.
* Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions relating to lifting activities.
* Monitor competency and behaviours on site, ensuring lifting teams operate in line with SSOW, LOLER and industry best practice.
* Undertake any additional lifting‑related duties as directed by the Lifting Manager or Lifting Superintendent.
Qualifications
* Appointed Person qualified and certified (CPCS Blue card A61) with practical/theoretical knowledge of project requirements and legislation (mandatory).
* Lift Supervisor qualified and certified (CPCS Blue card A62).
* ECITB NVQ L3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Lifting or Appointed Person Moving Loads.
* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – can be obtained once in post.
* Understanding of relevant information including LOLER, PUWER, BS7121 and WAHR (mandatory).
* Proficient in Microsoft programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook) (mandatory).
* Confident in delivering briefings on lifting operations to the lift team.
* Confident in coaching and mentoring lifting team members on site.
* Able to produce written shift reports on the progress of lifting operations.
Experience Requirements
Heavy Lift & Transport Experience
* SPMT movements.
* Rigging and operational knowledge of cranes over 500t including a working ballast tray.
* Knowledge of rigging heavy cranes, set up and working with a ballast tray.
* Tandem lifting with crawler cranes.
* Specialist lifting systems for heavy lift (stand jacking, skating, etc.).
Rigging Operations
* Rigging operations including fleeting/cross hauling.
* Jacking and skating.
* Working in complex environments to move and transfer mechanical components.
Core Competencies
* Results Driven – demonstrates a passion and excitement for work, tackles problems head‑on and works to resolve them without delay, planning lifting operations to meet project schedules and deadlines.
* Focus on Excellence – willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations and continually searches for ways to add value.
* Teamwork & Collaboration – puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of colleagues, management and the client, and proactively shares knowledge, ideas and expertise.
* Customer Focus – supervises and leads safely in compliance with SSOW and current legislation to ensure all lifting operations are completed safely, in line with project and Balfour Beatty expectations.
* Operational Excellence – works with all construction teams to meet Balfour Beatty, legislative and project requirements for safe lifting operations.
* Adaptability – learns quickly, adapts positively to changing business and industry demands, and is energized by change.
Benefits
* An attractive negotiated salary.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Pension savings schemes.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and family‑friendly policies.
* Access to our Refer and Earn scheme.
* Discretionary annual salary reviews.
EEO Statement
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also provide an interview if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
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