Job Description
Job Title: Lifting Assurance Lead / Appointed PersonRole Purpose
To act as the single competent authority for lifting operations, providing assurance, governance, and professional guidance across sites. The role ensures regulatory compliance, safe systems of work, and the development of long-term internal capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the accountable authority for lifting assurance.
* Standardise lifting governance across sites and ensure alignment with Safe to Start and regulatory requirements.
* Develop, implement, and maintain lifting policy, procedures, and documentation.
* Prepare, review, and approve lift plans and associated safety documentation, including contract lifts.
* Oversee and supervise complex lifting operations when required.
* Provide professional advice and guidance on lifting matters.
* Train and develop a designated staff member to Appointed Person competency level.
* Attend and contribute to relevant meetings, reviews, and working groups.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as an Appointed Person (Lifting Operations).
* Strong knowledge of relevant lifting regulations and industry standards.
* Experience developing lifting governance frameworks and reviewing lift plans.
* Ability to mentor and develop others to competency level.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.