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SalaryAmentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.
We are now recruiting for a Senior Appointed Person / Lifting Specialist to join us on our major project located near Newbury.
Purpose and Scope:
The Senior Appointed Person / Lifting Specialist shall act as the company’s subject matter expert on LOLER regulatory requirements and all aspects lifting operations and equipment.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide the focal point for expert and technical advice regarding the LOLER Regulations and British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.
Take overall responsibility for all aspects of the management of all lifting operations.
Develop and implement company procedures covering all aspects of lifting operations.
Integrate procedures and process into a wider EHSQ Management System.
Oversee the selection of all personnel involved in Lifting Operations.
Ensure teams and all contractors are appropriately organized and that all personnel are demonstrably competent to undertake their roles.
Take the lead in supply chain engagement, including the evaluation and selection of contractors and suppliers ensuring appropriate competencies and arrangements are in place.
Participate and provide expertise advise during design stage discussions.
Provide support and advice to the construction delivery teams.
Ensure the compliant, safe, and effective delivery of all lifting operations including the planning, management, and execution.
Ensure procedures are in place for the review of all lift plans, RAMs, plant / accessory certification, pre lift briefings and the auditing of lifting arrangements etc.
Ensure arrangements are in place for the maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing of lifting equipment and accessories.
Ensure arrangements are in place for testing of ground conditions, point loadings etc.
Liaising with Clients to ensure lifting operations are adequately planned accounting for and considering Client specific environmental factors.
Auditing and monitoring of planning and completion of lifting operations.
Undertake detailed root cause investigations of any near misses / incidents.
Requirements:
This is a senior level position which requires the following:
Ideally Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline
Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
Appointed Person for Lifting Operations A61 (CPCS Blue Card)
CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent
CPCS Slinger/Signaler or Crane Supervisor (preferable).
NEBOSH Construction / General Certificate
CITB Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor qualification
First Aid at Work qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Proven years of practical experience in an appointed persons role
Extensive knowledge of LOLER Regulations
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of lifting operations
Proven experience in planning and executing basic, standard, and complex lifting operations
Experience gained in a similar subject matter expert / advisory role within the lifting industry
Experience of construction / demolition / high hazard sites
Ability to develop and implement company procedures
Strong leadership, planning, coordination, and management skills.
Ideally experience in the Nuclear or Defense sector
Currently hold SC or prepared to go through the SC process.
Amentum is an equal opportunities employer
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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