Appointed Person

7 days ago


Puriton Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time
Job Description

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.

Why join us?



Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium and award-winning new Bloomberg building.


As we celebrate our 155th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.



The Appointed Person role


You'll have responsibility for the organisation and control of lifting operations on the project(s) you are appointed to;



  • Perform the monitoring, review and revision of lift plans and risk assessments submitted by trade/subcontractor and supply chain Appointed Persons.
  • Ensure that all lifting equipment, accessories, and methodologies employed on the project are in accordance with the relevant authorised lifting plan prepared by the company undertaking the lifting operation;
  • Ensure that the lifting team members are briefed in the content of the approved lift plans and have a good understanding of the risks associated with their equipment and review the implications for those working in the vicinity and any public interface.
  • Ensure a register is maintained of plant operators, Lift Supervisor(s)/Lifting operations Manager(s), Slinger-Signallers including their appointment, qualifications & training.
  • Ensure a register is maintained of statutory inspections, lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
  • Manage the monthly lifting team meetings, with periodic attendance on the project(s) within your appointment.


Your profile


You will be willing to work collaboratively with the Lifting Management team, the Plant Managers, HS&W teams as well as project teams and their appointed person.



  • Have a thorough understanding of current industry lifting practices.
  • CPCS A61 (competent) with a diverse portfolio of projects worked on and diverse equipment used. The experience must include on site management and supervision of lifting operations.
  • CPCS A40A Slinger Signaller (competent) – this may be current or have lapsed.
  • In possession of a current SMSTS.
  • Ability to brief lifting operations appropriately and assess understanding.

Practical experience of planning and controlling lifting operations required in:



  • Tower Crane
  • Mobile & Crawler Cranes
  • MEWPs
  • Lifting with excavators – 180 and 360.
  • Lorry loaders
  • Compact Cranes
  • Telehandlers – On forks and suspended loads
  • Manual mechanical lifting I.e., Chain-blocks, overhead gantries, hoists. Etc.
  • Slinging & Rigging activities.

Non-essential skills:



  • Use of AutoCAD


Rewards


We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.



We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.


Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.




  • Puriton, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Job Description Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering...

  • Appointed Person

    2 months ago


    Puriton, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Why join us? Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil...

  • Appointed Person

    3 days ago


    Puriton, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Job Description Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.     Why join us?   Since 1869 we've worked on...

  • Appointed Person

    4 days ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.     Why join us?   Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil...

  • Appointed Person

    2 months ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.     Why join us?   Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil...

  • Appointed Person

    4 days ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.     Why join us?   Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil...

  • Appointed Person

    2 months ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the...

  • Appointed Person

    2 days ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.    Why join us?   Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil...

  • Appointed Person

    4 weeks ago


    Puriton, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Lifting Operations Management RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and competent individual to join our team as a Lifting Operations Manager. As a key member of our lifting team, you will be responsible for the organization and control of lifting operations on our construction sites.Key Responsibilities:Monitoring, reviewing, and revising lift plans and...

  • Appointed Person

    4 weeks ago


    North Newton, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the...

  • Appointed Person

    2 months ago


    North Newton, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the...

  • Appointed Person

    2 months ago


    North Newton, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the...

  • Cpcs Appointed Person

    2 months ago


    North Newton, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that...

  • Appointed Person

    2 days ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Sir Robert McAlpine Full time

    Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state- of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. **Since 1869 weve worked on building and civil engineering projects that...

  • Financial Adviser

    5 months ago


    Somerset, United Kingdom Jigsaw Recruitment Full time

    **Financial Adviser: Home based position covering Trowbridge, Somerset£45,000 to £85,000 with excellent benefits that include a company car** Jigsaw Recruitment is pleased to be working with this leading name within the Financial Services industry. Our client is looking to recruit additional Financial Advisers to their ever expanding sales team. This...

  • Tailor

    8 months ago


    Somerset, United Kingdom Levi Strauss & Co. Full time

    The Levi’s® Tailor Shop is a highly skilled professional station in stores, offering customers the unique opportunity to customize, personalize and repair their Levi’s®. Building on the brands craftsman heritage, our highly skilled Tailors offer everything from altering the length of your denim leg, to personalizing an old, much loved Levi’s®...


  • Somerset, United Kingdom Acorn Solicitors Full time

    **Receptionist** Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5pm - plus opportunity to cover holidays for extra hours Typical duties will include: - answering the telephone and taking and passing on of messages - meeting and greeting clients on arrival - dealing with payment of bills - Taking card payments - entering data onto the internal accounts package -...


  • Somerset, United Kingdom CJP Outreach Services Full time

    Night shift: 20:00pm - 08:00am. Hourly Rate: £16.00 per hour  £80 sleep in rate.For this position it is essential that you have a background in supporting people with personality disorders (BPD, EUPD, personality disorder traits), complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma and autism.Ideally your experience will be in community base...


  • Somerset, United Kingdom CJP Outreach Services Full time

    Complex Mental Health Support Worker. Night shift - 20:00pm - 08:00am Hourly Rate:£16.00 per hour  £80 sleep in rate For this position it is essential that you have a background in supporting people with personality disorders (BPD, EUPD, personality disorder traits), complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma and autism.Ideally your...


  • Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset Care Full time

    Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing? Realise  is Somerset Care Group’s specialist learning disabilities service in  Chard , who have been recognised for the work we do, including Silver winners in the Outstanding Care Awards, and finalists in the Laing Buisson awards. We are also only one of four providers...