Lifting Appointed Person

Description:

Role Overview

Keltbray Lifting Services is seeking a highly competent and experienced Lifting Appointed Person (AP) to support and deliver safe, efficient, and compliant lifting operations across a range of complex construction and infrastructure projects.

The role will involve planning and managing mobile crane lifting operations alongside lift & shift activities, including heavy plant movements and specialist rigging operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining Keltbray’s high standards of safety, technical excellence, and operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake the duties of Appointed Person in accordance with BS 7121 and Keltbray procedures.

Plan, develop, and author detailed lift plans and method statements for:

* Mobile crane operations

* Lift & shift plant movement activities

* Complex and non-routine lifting operations

Carry out site surveys to determine lifting requirements, constraints, and risks.

Select appropriate lifting equipment, cranes, and accessories.

Ensure correct calculation of:

* Load weights and centres of gravity

* Crane configurations and capacities

* Rigging arrangements and lifting accessories

Provide technical support and guidance to site teams, including Lift Supervisors and Slinger/Signallers.

Oversee and coordinate rigging operations, ensuring safe execution in line with lift plans.

Ensure all lifting activities comply with:

* LOLER

* PUWER

* BS 7121 series

* Company procedures and client requirements

Liaise with clients, principal contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Support the mobilisation and delivery of projects across multiple sites.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a Lifting Appointed Person within construction or infrastructure sectors.

Extensive experience in:

* Mobile crane lifting operations

* Lift & shift operations including heavy plant movements

* Complex rigging activities

Recognised Appointed Person qualification (e.g. CPCS A61 or equivalent).

Valid Slinger/Signaller certification (CPCS/NPORS or equivalent).

Valid Lift Supervisor certification (CPCS/NPORS or equivalent).

NPORS “Lifting and Fleeting of Loads” accreditation (or equivalent) with demonstrable practical experience.

Strong understanding of BS 7121, LOLER, and lifting industry best practice.

Ability to produce detailed and accurate lift plans and technical documentation.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

Experience working on major infrastructure or complex urban projects.

Familiarity with jacking, skidding, and specialist transport systems.

Experience coordinating multiple cranes or high-risk operations (e.g. tandem lifts, blind lifts).

Temporary Works knowledge or interface experience.

Personal Attributes

Safety-focused with a proactive approach to risk management.

High attention to detail and technical accuracy.

Professional, reliable, and able to work under pressure.

Flexible and willing to travel and work away for short durations when required.

Strong team player with the ability to lead and influence site teams.

What Keltbray Offers

Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects.

A collaborative and professional working environment.

Commitment to training, development, and continuous improvement.

Diversity & Inclusion

We advocate for difference and champion diversity to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their true selves to their work every day and enable our people to thrive by promoting health and preventing harm. Keltbray welcomes everyone who shares our values, regardless of their age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, maternity status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, sex or sexual orientation