Organisational Environment
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations.
Our solutions help deliver technologies and life-changing advancements that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
1. Be the custodian of and own the company lifting Standards / procedures and operational protocols for all lifting activities.
2. Best practice in lifting / rigging/ craneage Be aware of Tower Crane types, the safe specification / procurement, erection, use and dismantling of TCs/crawlers etc.
3. Manage a small team of localised APs to assure highest Q of lift planning, surveillance, and feedback.
4. Assessment of the lifting operation to provide such planning, selection of cranes, lifting gear and equipment, instruction, and supervision as is necessary for the task to be undertaken safely.
5. Ensure that accurate weights, radii, heights, etc are established.
6. Ensure that the ground is made suitable for taking up the loads to be imposed.
7. Ensure that suitable access is provided to the site and any area required for erection and dismantling the crane.
8. Ensure that adequate inspection and maintenance of the equipment has been carried out.
9. Ensure that there is an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and taking any necessary corrective action.
10. All hazards such as services above or below ground are identified and suitable precautions are taken.
11. Manage and oversee lifting operations Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
12. Supervise and coordinate site activities.
13. Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
14. Monitor project progress and report to senior management.
15. Ensure approval is obtained from 3rd parties as appropriate and reflected in documentation and team briefings.
16. Check that there is an Emergency Rescue Plan for the crane operator (as appropriate to the crane).
17. Check for the presence of a Permit to Work (where applicable).
18. Ensure that a Task Briefing is conveyed it to the whole lift team.
19. Direct and supervise the lifting operation, ensuring that it is carried out in accordance with the Method Statement (or Lift Plan) and Risk Assessment, giving clear and unambiguous instructions to all other members of the team.
20. Confirm that the geometry of the lift complies with the Method Statement (in the case of noncomplex) or Lift Plan Be fully conversant with the duties of all persons involved in the lifting operation.
21. Audit the qualifications of personnel involved in the lift, prior to commencement.
22. Carry out training on behalf of the company to promote the discipline.
Essential Criteria for the Role
* Construction Background Able to plan and arrange rigging and explain in detail the process Must be Microsoft 365 proficient.
* AP Training essential and an ability to write lift plans and understand lift plans.
* Construction Experience in the data centre, semi-conductor, pharma an requirement Fully understand BS7121 and IS361 Have ability to understand CAD Drawings TW Awareness Proficient in the use of Autodesk BIM360 Willing to travel.
* Unrestricted movement across the EU - must be willing and eligible to travel weekly across Europe Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.