Lifting Supervisor (LEEA Appointed Person)

Waagner Biro Bridge Services

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the
• planning, supervision, and safe execution of lifting operations
• on site
• Prepare and review
• lifting plans, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS)
• for all lifting activities
• Ensure all lifting operations are carried out in accordance with
• approved procedures, safety standards, and legal requirements
• Interpret
• crane load charts
• and perform accurate
• load calculations
• to determine safe lifting capacities
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, and site teams to ensure effective communication and safe work practices
• Conduct
• pre-lift briefings (toolbox talks)
• to ensure all personnel understand the lifting plan and associated risks
• Monitor lifting operations to ensure compliance with approved lifting plans and intervene when unsafe practices are observed
• Verify that all lifting equipment and accessories are
• certified, inspected, and fit for use
• Ensure proper selection and use of lifting gear in accordance with load requirements
• Maintain records of lifting activities, inspections, and safety documentation
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and implement corrective actions
• Liaise with client representatives and internal stakeholders regarding lifting activities when required

Qualifications

• Must hold a
• valid LEEA Appointed Person certification
• Minimum
• 4–5 years of proven experience
• in lifting operations within construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of
• lifting operations, rigging practices, and crane operations
• Demonstrated ability to prepare
• lifting plans, risk assessments, and method statements
• In-depth understanding of
• crane load charts, load calculations, and safe lifting techniques
• Familiar with
• UAE safety regulations and international lifting standards
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple lifting activities simultaneously

Additional Information

• Strong safety awareness and risk management skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Leadership and team coordination
• Decision-making under operational constraints
• Effective communication skills