Appointed Person Lifting Operations

Job description / Role

Our Multi National Civil Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to join their team in Ajman, UAE to work on a new high rise build project. Successful candidates will have a proven background as an Appointed Person overseeing both tower and mobile crane lifting operations on large scale new build projects and have worked with recognised main contractors in the UAE previously

This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 6 month contract position as an outsource employed by J10 Consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have proven experience of Supervising and managing site lifting operations, maintenance, inspection and load testing act activities for Site Lifting Equipment including Tower Cranes, Mobile Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Fork Lifts, Winches, Electric Hoists, PUll Lifts, Chain Blocks, Wire Rope Slings, Webbing Slings, Chain Slings, Shackles, Eye Bolts, Winches, Container / Baskets, Minimum 5 years hands on experience on maintenance, inspection Load testing & certification Trouble Shooting, auditing of cranes and other fixed / loose lifting items
• Able to prepare Lifting Plans, supervise and execute critical lifting in construction company projects.
• Create and review Methods Statements, Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis Plans. Works in line with Company HSE Policy ensures Contractors subordinate are aware of, and comply with HSE procedures, rules and regulations for Rigging / Lifting Activities.
• Able to manage the process for verifying the competency of Lifting Team (Appointed Person, Lifting Supervisor, Crane Operator and Rigger / Banksman)
• Have Broad based knowledge and conversant with international standards relevant to Lifting Equipment and Operations
• Remain upto date with Health & Safety at Work Guidelines
• Attend client and company management meetings on and off site regarding site rigging issues.
• Have thorough knowledge of Local legislations
• Have skills in Contracts Management of Third Party Lifting Equipment Inspection

• Holding Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Equivalent Professional Qualification
• Minimum of 8 years in Lifting Operations or as an AP
• LEEA Accredited Training for Lifting Operations / Lifting Appointed Person Course
• Have adequate knowledge in Computer Software and related applications and reporting
• Proficient in English Language
• Construction Project Experience

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.