Principally Appointed Person

Overview

Oversee safe planning & execution of lifting operations across multiple civil engineering sites.

Key Responsibilities

• mentorship
• capability assessment
• shift work
• travel
• temporary works

Tasks

-Be able to establish requirements for mentorship and assess company AP capabilities. -May involve shift work, weekend work, or extended hours depending on project schedule. -Will involved travel between multiple project sites. -Hold Temporary Works Coordinator.

Requirements

• nvq level5
• cpcs a61
• ecitb level3
• loler
• first aid
• marine experience

What You Bring

-NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts -In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (LOLER, PUWER, BS 7121, CDM Regulations and WAH regulations). -Have First Aid Certification. -Marine Based Experience with, Barges, Spud Barges and Jack up Barges -Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary lifting teams. -Recognised certification as Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (e.g., CPCS A61 or NPORS equivalent). -Extensive experience in lifting operations within the construction or civil engineering industry. -Is physically demanding and in high-risk environments. -ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction – Rigging or Erecting Pathway (Desirable) -Experience working on major construction sites such as infrastructure projects (bridges, high-rises, highways, rail, tunnels). -Strong planning and organisational skills.

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Benefits

-Cycle to Work scheme -Competitive salary -Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday -Option to buy additional annual leave -Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits -24/7 Virtual GP service -Life Assurance -Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts -Mental health, physical health, and financial support -Private medical care -Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training -Employee Assistance programme

About Volkerwessels Uk

-Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots. -Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects. -Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes. -Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery. -Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale. -A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all staff.