Authorised Person (AP) - Lifting Operations | High-Security
8 hours ago
Salisbury
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