About The Role
The Appointed Person for Lifting Operations is responsible for ensuring that all lifting operations on the Balfour Beatty project are properly coordinated and planned.
Lift Plans will be developed for all lifting operations on the project (e.g. static and mobile cranes, telehandlers, excavators and winches) both on surface and underground by the Package Managers of each work area. Each plan must be reviewed and approved by the Appointed Person for Lifting.
The Appointed Person is to liaise with respective construction and engineering personnel on the project.
What you'll be doing
* To take overall responsibility and ownership for coordinating all lifting operations and ensuring that lift plans are developed, approved and implemented on site.
* Assess the lifting operations and establish a safe system of work by writing and briefing Lifting Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, using drawings and information provided by others.
* Identify different types of cranes including Tower Cranes, explain their capabilities and limitations for given lifting operations from manufacturers specification manuals.
* Provide planning and select the adequate lifting accessories and equipment, instruction and supervision for the task to be undertaken safely.
* Establish an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and taking necessary corrective action.
* Be familiar with the relevant parts of the Health and Safety plan where the lifting operation is being carried out and CDM regulations apply.
* Produce sketches and drawings of lifting configurations using manual or AutoCAD techniques.
* Arrange for the calculation of weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads, sling sizes and angles.
* Reviewing Subcontractors Lift plan for approval
* Arrange for the calculation of lifting equipment point loadings and spreader beam or mat types and sizes.
* Identify potential proximity hazards, by observation and from information provided,
* Identify and plan areas, with exclusion zones, for different lifting operations incorporating safe access and egress routes for before, during and after the lifts.
* Evaluate and explain how environmental factors and the area surrounding the lift zone may affect the planned lifting operation.
* Implement appropriate communication methods for lifting purposes.
Who we're looking for
* Undertake Project/Contract specific induction provided by the Principal Contractor.
* CPCS (Red or Blue) Certified Crane Appointed Person – Lifting Operations
* CPCS Technical Test A61 – Practical & Theory (mapped to the learning outcomes,
achievement of a Red CPCS card follows the successful completion of the full
Technical Test), or Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts (achievement of a Blue CPCS card follows achievement of NVQ).
Please note: CPCS Red card Trained Operator card holders must register for the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ prior to the expiry of the card to upgrade to a Blue card. Red Trained Operator cards are valid for two years. A CPCS Blue card via NVQ should infer a reasonable level of experience and that competence has been assessed.
* The role will require the post holder to have a good working communication skill in English, both written and verbal and to be able to report at management level.
* Working knowledge of requirements of legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice that relate to all types of lifting duties including basic, standard and complex, typically BS 7121: Code of Practice for Safe Use of Cranes
* Must keep a log book or similar record of planned lifts.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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 are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com