Lifting Engineer / Appointed Person (Lifting)

Notus Heavy Lift Solutions is experiencing significant growth and a key factor to our increasing success is
our competent and professional employees. We continuously strive to strengthen our position in the market.
We provide excellent opportunities for training and development within a dynamic and international
organization offering unique opportunities for its employees.

We are recruiting a Lifting Engineer / Appointed Person who will become part of our Lifting team based on
the Hinkley Point C Project. They will also be responsible for the safe planning, preparation, management &
execution of Lifting Operations (As & when required)

This is to be done to a required standard and quality ensuring priority is given to the safety of employees,
customers and the public as defined by (BS7121) LOLER / PUWER and CDM regulations where
appropriate.

What are my responsibilities?

• Responsible for carrying out reviews of contractors lift plans to ensure quality and compliance with
the sites Lifting Standards
• Responsible for carrying out lifting related contractor Audits, and supporting contractors with
actioning improvements
• Operational point of contact is to the Senior Lifting Engineer.
• Construct safe systems of work by writing Lift Plans which include Method Statements, Risk
Assessments using given information and be able to produce, understand and implement AutoCAD
drawings for Lifting purposes.
• Regional interface to Onshore and Offshore Project teams, including the customer, project principal
contractor, CDM coordinators, HSE, QA, transportation and logistics subcontractors, crane and 3rd
party installation subcontractors.
• Plan and execute the Lift Plan requirements on site and coordinate the efficient, successful
execution of project programme.
• Manage the daily activity of on and offshore lifting site personnel and site support to external and
internal departments (resource providers)
• Drive the Notus Heavy Lift Solutions safety culture - Lead, encourage, document and monitor
subcontractor, supplier and site team regime of safety audit, inspection and progress meetings to
drive and continually improving safety culture. Collate, communicate and improve site safety
performance to encourage an open and continually improving safety culture.
• Represent Notus Heavy Lift Solutions in a professional and positive manner at all times in order to
reduce the risks associated with commercial and product liabilities.
• Maintain detailed site logs and records of all project activity in support of the effective execution of
project contract.
• Delegating duties but not responsibilities to the Lift Supervisors. Ensure that the Lift Supervisors
are fully briefed on all aspects of the Lift Plan and all lifting operations.
• Identify different On/Offshore Crane types, explain their capabilities and limitations for given lifting
operations from manufacturers specification manuals. This may include
consultation with other relevant bodies if necessary and ensuring that where different
organizations are involved; they collaborate as necessary.
• Know requirements of legislation, regulations and codes of Practice that relate to all types of lifting
duties inc. basic, standard and complex (as defined by BS7121, LOLER, PUWER).
• Calculate weights and centers of gravity for different types of loads, sling sizes
and angles. Calculate lifting equipment point loadings and spreader mat types and sizes from given
information.
• Describe different communication methods for lifting purposes. Identify, by observation and
information given to potential proximity hazards.
• Ensure that there is an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and taking the
necessary actions.
 • Identify and plan an area, with exclusion zones, for different, given lifting operations
incorporating safe access/egress routes for before, during and after the lift.
• Evaluate and explain how environmental factors and the surrounding area external to the
lift zone can affect the planned lifting operation.
• Complete a reflective report following a typical lifting operation detailing positive and
negative aspects of the lifts.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• CPCS Appointed Persons Blue card (Competent Operator)

• Experience of working with AutoCAD/MS Office
• Significant experience of working in an environment of construction sites including marine and
Heavy Lift crawler and mobile cranes - both On/Offshore
• Construction Industry Knowledge
• Understanding of GBP's and Quayside Operations
• Significant knowledge of LOLER BS7121 / PUWER
• UK HSE Legislation (CDM, safety management)
• Experience of writing and working with method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Experience of writing and implementing lift plans - essential
• Competent Operator.
• Experience of establishing, creating and implementing processes in order to enhance personnel
management.
• Advanced experience of working within Heavy Lift Crane Operations, Offshore and Onshore.
• Problem solving and creative thinking.
• Man-management of local and remotely deployed Lifting teams, encompassing varied skill-sets and
personal profiles.
• An understanding of Ground Bearing Pressures (GBP’s).
• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstration of successful participation within international teams.
• Knowledge of maintenance, examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and
accessories.
• Please note this role is based from our Hinkley Point C project but you may be required to travel
away from home regularly with extensive travel across the UK and Europe

OTHER REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL

Willing to travel and work within and outside the UK for extensive periods
Current and valid driving license
Current and valid passport, no restrictions

About the Company

Notus Heavy Lift Solutions is an international heavy lift and transport consultancy group consisting of leading
engineers delivering global solutions.
Planning an entire project is hard work. To help make the right decisions, you need a partner who is
dedicated and has a proven track record in planning and successfully completing large scale projects.
Our project teams are the most experienced in the industry consisting of specialists from all lifting sectors
who appreciate the complexities of working in difficult conditions and have the know how to successfully
bring projects to life.
The unique nature of our work means that we rely on highly skilled operators and engineers to work on our
projects in a safety critical environment.
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