Posted 23 July, 2026
Project Manager / Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)
Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd
Alwalton, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Project Manager / Appointed Person | Salary £35 – £40k + company vehicle, benefits and career opportunities | Location: Regional role - candidate to live within a commutable distance to Peterborough and King'd Lynn areas.We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager / Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to work for an industry leading provider of modular buildings and site accommodation solutions.The main purpose of the role is to project manage, plan and coordinate lifting operations, produce site-specific documentation, and act as the key technical link between customers and internal teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery and installation of projects.Key ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementCarry out site surveys and produce site-specific lifting plans, method statements and risk assessmentsAct as the key technical point of contact between customers, operations and internal teamsCoordinate delivery and installation activities to ensure projects run efficientlyProvide technical advice and guidance on lifting operations and installation requirementsEnsure all lifting operations comply with relevant legislation and safety standardsSupport factory and operational teams to ensure customer requirements are metMonitor installation activities and provide ongoing support to ensure safe working practicesDevelop strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and colleaguesAbout YouMust have experience working in a similar role such as Appointed Person, Lift Planner, Crane Supervisor or Site Inspector.Project Management experienceExperience producing lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments, and a strong understanding of lifting operations and site-based activities.Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification.The following would also be advantageous but are not essential: Slinger/Signaller, IPAF, PASMA or SSSTS.You should be organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple projects, with the ability to communicate effectively across customers and internal teams.If you feel you can meet the challenges of this role then please apply by attaching your CV.Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.TPBN1_UKTJ
