Title: Authorised Person (AP) - Lifting Operations
Location: Salisbury (On-site)
Contract: 12 Months
Rate: £874/Day Umbrella | £643.93/day PAYE
Clearance: Active SC
We are currently seeking an experienced Authorised Person (AP) – Lifting Operations to join a high-profile programme based in Salisbury. This is a critical role providing a single competent authority accountable for lifting assurance across site operations.
This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of lifting governance, oversee complex heavy lifts and develop long-term internal resilience by mentoring and training a designated staff member to AP competency level.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the single competent authority for lifting assurance
- Standardise and govern lifting operations across sites
- Ensure full compliance with Safe to Start and regulatory obligations
- Develop, implement and maintain lifting policy, processes and documentation
- Prepare, review and approve lifting plans and associated documentation
- Oversee and supervise complex/heavy lifts when required
- Review and assure contract lift documentation prior to execution
- Provide professional advice and technical guidance on lifting operations
- Contribute to assurance activities (L1, L2 & L3)
- Attend and support governance meetings, reviews and working groups
- Train and develop a designated team member to AP level
Essential Experience
- Proven experience managing and supervising complex lifting operations
- Authorised Person (AP) - Lifting Operations (experienced and competent)
- Strong knowledge of lifting legislation, LOLER, regulations and safety standards
- Experience reviewing contract lift documentation and assurance processes
- Familiarity with asset management practices (CAFM systems)
- Ability to analyse and review detailed technical documentation
- Demonstrable experience conducting L1, L2 & L3 assurance activities
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
- Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. LEEA)
- Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification
- Experience within high-security environments