Lifting Supervisor

Lifting Supervisor

Lifting Supervisor / Safety Manager
£90,000 - £110,000 + Package + Holidays + Career Progression + Immediate Start
Somerset
Posted: 25/06/2026
Reference: BBBH25852_1782394058

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Cooking 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
• Manning crane performance, utilisation and downtime
• Carrying out or coordinating duties associated with Crane Coordination, Crane Supervision and MEWP activities

Requirements

• 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