Lifting Supervisor

Description:

Lifting Supervisor / Safety Manager

Somerset

£90,000 - £110,000 + Package + Holidays + Career Progression + Immediate Start

Join a high-performing, fast-growing contractor delivering complex, high-value mission-critical construction projects across the UK and Europe. This is an opportunity for an experienced Lifting Supervisor to take full ownership of lifting and crane operations on technically demanding builds within the data centre, pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing sectors.

You'll be joining a delivery-focused team trusted by blue-chip end clients, where safety, precision and programme certainty are non-negotiable. The role offers long-term project stability, strong site support and the opportunity to operate at senior level on major international builds.

In this role, you'll lead all lifting activities on site - from planning and coordination through to execution and compliance. Working closely with the Project Director, construction teams, temporary works, subcontractors and external authorities, you'll ensure all lifting and precast operations are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
This is a site-based role for a major confidential project. Applicants must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and coordinating multiple crane operations and interfaces.

Your Role as Lifting Supervisor Will Include:

Planning, managing and overseeing all lifting operations across site
Producing and maintaining lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments
Leading crane and lifting teams, ensuring competence, certification and training compliance
Coordinating crane operations with site logistics, traffic management and programme requirements
Overseeing precast concrete installation, including sequencing, rigging strategies and temporary stability
Ensuring lifting equipment, accessories and machinery are inspected, certified and correctly documented
Working closely with temporary works, structural engineers, precast suppliers and subcontractors
Monitoring crane performance, utilisation and downtime
Carrying out or coordinating duties associated with Crane Coordination, Crane Supervision and MEWP activities
As a Lifting Supervisor, You Will Have:

Proven experience supervising lifting operations on large, complex construction projects
AP (Appointed Person) qualification
Strong knowledge of crane operations, lifting legislation and best practice
Experience working alongside temporary works and precast installation teams
Confidence coordinating multiple contractors in a live construction environment
Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) experience beneficial but not essential