Rigging Supervisor

**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. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including:
Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection, and Technical Support Services (TSS).

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

**Key Responsibilities of the Role**:

- Act as a key member of the Crane Team
- The riggers, the Crane Operator and any other person involved in the lift are familiar with and follow the safe system of work and the details and limitations recorded in the lifting plan
- Tower Crane Operators working hours do not exceed the operating criteria,
- Crane Operators are suitably trained and competent (if not informs Crane Co-ordinator and Section Manager),
- The safe working load (SWL) is never exceeded, other than for the express purpose of testing a crane under the supervision of a competent person. There are no exceptions to this.
- Cranes do not operate in any weather conditions that exceed the limit stated for that type of crane
- The assessment and planning of lifting operations is undertaken and complies with the requirements of the company lifting operations procedure
- Any other duties associated to this role.

Before starting work Lifting Supervisor will ensure that:

- A suitable and sufficient risk assessment has been carried out, which considers all as-pects of the lift including environmental factors such as the proximity of obstructions, underground services, overhead cables and structures,
- Lift plans and method statements for the lifting operation and developed as appropri-ate
- Appropriate protection measures are put in place,
- A current thorough examination and/or test record has been issued and is available for each item of lifting equipment and accessory,
- The SWL of the lifting equipment and accessories is adequate for the weight of the load,
- All lifting accessories are clearly marked with their safe working load,
- Correct and up-to-date copies of the Sling Chart and Safe Working Load tables are available, when using multi-leg slings,
- The method of communication is agreed and understood by everyone involved in the lift,
- A suitable rack is available for storing slings, etc. when they are not in use,
- A trained and competent rigger is available,
- All personnel involved in the lifting operation have been briefed and understand the risks, methods or work and the equipment to be used including emergency arrange-ments,
- The appropriate permissions have been gained if it is necessary to position any crane on the public highway (or other public place) to carry out lifting operations,
- The crane will be capable of lifting the required loads at the maximum required radius of operation,
- The work area is kept free of obstructions, particularly where the crane operates on rails,
- The weight of each load is known, and that the correct lifting accessories are available,
- Check that there are no restrictions on the access, i.e. check size(s) of vehicles for rig-ging/derigging,
- All necessary precautions with regards to live overhead electric cables have been taken,
- All work areas are adequately lit,
- Check that warning has been given of the slewing activities and that property has been protected, as necessary,
- Check that there is a rescue plan in place and that it is acceptable in terms of practicali-ty,
- Check the competency, including training and qualifications, of the competent person involved in lifting operations.

**Essential Criteria for the Role**:

- 5-7 years experience in Lifting/ Rigging Management
- Rigging qualification
- Construction Site Management qualification and/ or working experience
- Must have excellent communication and organisation and site management skills

**_Mercury is an equal opportunities employer_**.**

**Environnement organisationnel**:
Mercury est le leader européen des solutions de construction.

Nous construisons et gérons des projets d'ingénierie et de construction complexes pour les plus grandes entreprises mondiales. Nos solutions contribuent à proposer des technologies et des avancées qui changent la vie et connectent les personnes, les communautés et les entreprises, leur donnant le pouvoir de réaliser d