HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.
Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.
Current Opportunity: Appointed Person Lifting
Location: Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the management, organisation, planning and control of all aspects of a lifting operation.
- Lead AP - All APs under their control have clearly defined roles, interfaces, levels of authority and areas of responsibility within the project such that all lifting operations are managed effectively, and none are overlooked.
- Lead AP - All APs under their control are appointed in writing, having had their competence checked.
- Lead AP - Mentors are assigned to APs, where required, to encourage professional development and to provide support to newly qualified or less experienced APs.
- Lead AP - The site has full AP coverage and that the APs have sufficient time, resources and authority to undertake their role and meet the requirements of BBV.
- Lead AP - The APs are supported; obtaining feedback and dealing with issues raised.
- A register of lifting operations in the area under their control is maintained and is used to adequately plan and manage lifting operations. Effective lift planning is conducted and recorded including lift categories, Lift Plans, risk assessments, method statements, drawings and other relevant information and that Lift Plans are appropriately reviewed.
- Suitable lifting equipment and lifting accessories for the lifting operation are selected, ensuring any complex, bespoke or unusual lifting arrangements are approved, and detailing how they will be utilised.
- The size, roles and responsibilities of the team undertaking a lift is planned and recorded.
- Assessment of Crane Supervisors and Slinger/Signallers.
- Sufficient resources are appointed (e.g. Crane Coordinator) where lifting operations may clash with, for example, other lifting operations. In the absence of the appointment of a dedicated Crane Coordinator the AP will assume the Crane Coordinator responsibilities.
- The Lift Supervisor and other members of the team undertaking a lift are fully briefed on the contents, scope and limits of the Lift Plan.
- A Lift Plan is issued for the relevant lift only once adequate review/approval has been undertaken and any issues addressed.
Essential Experience:
- Proactive and collaborative approach
- Developed communication, effectively at all levels
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Why Join Us:
Flexible working options
Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
Family-friendly policies
Excellent pension & healthcare
Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations
About Us
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.
Flexible Working
We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.
