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About the role

Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Group Lead Appointed Person on the and you can build something to be proud of.

Act as the central point of contact for lifting operations across the Balfour Beatty Group, provide guidance and support to all projects and audit lifting activities on projects where required.

What you'll be doing

As a Group Lead Appointed Person, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Central point of contact for lifting guidance and support to projects across the Group
• Establishment and management of BB Lead AP Forum, developing a robust community of APs across the business
• Represent Balfour Beatty at industry wide forums and steering groups for lifting
• Develop a training and career pathway for lifting personnel, working with the technical training team to develop a skills pathway for lifting personnel within Balfour Beatty
• Review of specialist and complex lift plans and risk assessments submitted by
  trade/subcontractor and supply chain Appointed Persons where required
• Engage with BB projects as part of the tender process to ensure the optimal lifting strategy is devised
• Work with HSE community to provide technical input into the relevant standards and procedures implemented across the Group.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Current CPCS Appointed Persons, Lifting Operations A61 Competency Card (Blue)
• Experience working on projects with complex lifting operations, overseeing a team of Appointed Persons and ensuring all activities are conducted safely
• Experience working on complex major projects in the Building, Civils, Energy & Highway Sectors
• Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels across client, project and supply chain interfaces
• Demonstrable experience delivering improvements to lifting standards across the industry
• Deep understanding of lifting industry legislative requirements, BS7121 etc.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGVs, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com