Lifting Supervisor

Purpose of the Role

Minimum Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Valid LEEA certification is mandatory.
• Valid training certificates for lifting operations and lifting equipment inspection are required.
• Additional certifications such as Appointed Person, Rigging Supervisor, CPCS, NPORS, OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent are advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• At least 7 to 10 years of lifting operations experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, power, oil and gas, data center, or MEP projects.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a Lifting Supervisor capacity.
• Experience supervising mobile, tower, crawler, and gantry cranes and heavy lifting activities.
• Experience with high-risk, critical, tandem, and heavy equipment installation lifts.
• GCC or UAE experience is preferred.

Lifting Operations Management

• Supervise and coordinate all site lifting activities.
• Ensure lifting operations follow approved lifting plans and method statements.
• Verify crane capacities, lifting accessories, and equipment suitability before lifting.
• Monitor critical and non-routine lifting operations.
• Ensure effective communication between crane operators, riggers, and banksmen.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce HSE requirements, project standards, and lifting procedures.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure lifting personnel are trained, competent, and certified.
• Stop unsafe lifting activities immediately.
• Monitor exclusion zones and lifting areas for public and workforce safety.

Inspection and Equipment Control

• Verify inspection certificates for cranes and lifting accessories.
• Ensure slings, shackles, spreader beams, and other lifting equipment are maintained and inspected.
• Coordinate third-party statutory inspections when required.
• Maintain lifting equipment registers and inspection records.

Planning and Reporting

• Review lifting plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Participate in planning meetings for heavy lifting activities.
• Coordinate crane movements and lifting schedules with construction teams.
• Support engineering teams during heavy equipment installation.
• Maintain lifting permits and operation records and prepare reports or incident investigations when required.
• Monitor and report lifting performance and compliance KPIs.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of LEEA regulations, LOLER, and BS 7121 lifting standards is required.
• Knowledge of crane load charts, lifting calculations, critical lift planning, rigging methods, and lifting equipment selection is required.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, construction safety regulations, and permit-to-work systems is required.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and decision-making skills are required.
• The role requires a safety-focused mindset and the ability to manage multiple lifting activities simultaneously.
• Stakeholder management and the ability to mentor rigging and lifting teams are required.