Appointed Person - Hunstown Data Centre

Appointed Person (Crane)

Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Crane Appointed Person to join our team on a major Data Centre project, in Dublin. This is a site-based role with responsibility for the planning, coordination, and safe execution of all lifting operations, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, company procedures, and best practice.

Responsibilities:

* Take overall responsibility for the management, organisation, planning, and control of all lifting operations on the project.

* Develop, review, approve, and issue Lift Plans for all lifting activities, ensuring they are suitable, sufficient, and fully compliant with statutory requirements and project standards.

* Ensure that all lifting operations are fully planned and controlled, with no activities overlooked or undertaken without an approved Lift Plan.

* Manage and oversee all Appointed Persons (APs) under their control, ensuring:

* Roles, interfaces, levels of authority, and areas of responsibility are clearly defined and understood.

* All APs are formally appointed in writing following verification of their competence.

* Assign mentors to Appointed Persons where required, supporting professional development and providing guidance to newly qualified or less experienced APs.

* Provide ongoing support to APs, actively seeking feedback and addressing any issues or concerns raised.

* Ensure the Lift Supervisor and all members of the lifting team are fully briefed on the scope, contents, and limitations of each Lift Plan prior to execution.

* Confirm that Lift Plans are only issued once adequate review and approval has been completed, and all identified issues or risks have been satisfactorily addressed.

* Monitor lifting operations on site to ensure compliance with approved Lift Plans, stopping works where unsafe practices or deviations are identified.

* Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture, ensuring lifting operations are executed in line with best practice and project safety objectives.

Requirements

* Appointed Person & Crane Supervisor Training Qualification

* Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar role on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

* Strong knowledge of lifting regulations and standards.