Appointed Person

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.

Why join us?

Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium and award-winning new Bloomberg building.

As we celebrate our 155th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Appointed Person role

You'll have responsibility for the organisation and control of lifting operations on the project(s) you are appointed to;

• Perform the monitoring, review and revision of lift plans and risk assessments submitted by trade/subcontractor and supply chain Appointed Persons.


• Ensure that all lifting equipment, accessories, and methodologies employed on the project are in accordance with the relevant authorised lifting plan prepared by the company undertaking the lifting operation;


• Ensure that the lifting team members are briefed in the content of the approved lift plans and have a good understanding of the risks associated with their equipment and review the implications for those working in the vicinity and any public interface. 


• Ensure a register is maintained of plant operators, Lift Supervisor(s)/Lifting operations Manager(s), Slinger-Signallers including their appointment, qualifications & training. 


• Ensure a register is maintained of statutory inspections, lifting equipment and lifting accessories.


• Manage the monthly lifting team meetings, with periodic attendance on the project(s) within your appointment.

Your profile

You will be willing to work collaboratively with the Lifting Management team, the Plant Managers, HS&W teams as well as project teams and their appointed person.

• Have a thorough understanding of current industry lifting practices.


• CPCS A61 (competent) with a diverse portfolio of projects worked on and diverse equipment used. The experience must include on site management and supervision of lifting operations.


• CPCS A40A Slinger Signaller (competent) – this may be current or have lapsed.


• In possession of a current SMSTS.


• Ability to brief lifting operations appropriately and assess understanding.

Practical experience of planning and controlling lifting operations required in:

• Tower Crane


• Mobile & Crawler Cranes


• MEWPs


• Lifting with excavators – 180 and 360.


• Lorry loaders


• Compact Cranes


• Telehandlers – On forks and suspended loads


• Manual mechanical lifting I.e., Chain-blocks, overhead gantries, hoists. Etc.


• Slinging & Rigging activities.

Non-essential skills:

• Use of AutoCAD

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.