Appointed Person in Lifting Operations

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Energy, we’re enabling the energy essential to support our lives.

We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.

This role will be within our

Transmission & Renewables team.

We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for an Appointed Person in Lifting Operations to work on National Grid contracts in

South West England and South Wales.

As an Appointed Person (CPCS A61) you’ll lead the planning, coordination, and execution of lifting operations on these projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working on live substation environments and be capable of managing complex lifts in high-risk, safety-critical environments.

Lead and plan all lifting operations in accordance with National Grid procedures, LOLER 1998, and BS 7121 standards

Produce and review Lifting Plans, RAMS, and task-specific risk assessments, ensuring alignment with National Grid’s safety management systems

Identify lifting requirements from engineering drawings, construction plans, or on-site inspections

Select suitable cranes, lifting accessories, and lifting methods, ensuring all equipment is certified and fit for purpose

Coordinate with site teams, National Grid safety representatives, crane supervisors, slinger/signallers, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations

Conduct pre-lift briefings, toolbox talks, and lift supervision for standard and complex lifts, including tandem lifts and lifts near live equipment

Ensure lifting operations do not interfere with live electrical apparatus, enforce exclusion zones, and maintain strict adherence to Permit to Work (PTW) systems

Maintain accurate documentation, including lifting permits, inspection logs, and competency records

What you’ll bring

Valid CPCS A61 – Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) certification

Proven experience in lifting operations

Experience with preparing lifting plans in AutoCAD format

Competent in drafting and reviewing lifting plans, RAMS, and lift calculations

Excellent understanding of lifting equipment, crane specifications, and safety margins in restricted environments

Ability to lead and manage lift teams under pressure in time-sensitive, live working zones

IT-literate – capable of using digital platforms for planning and reporting with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and SharePoint

Desirable:

Proven experience in lifting operations within National Grid or DNO/TNO environments

CSCS or EUSR (BESC / Persons) card – mandatory for NG sites

Knowledge of National Grid technical standards, particularly SR163, GS6, and site-specific H&S rules

Familiarity with NG document control systems

Knowledge of working around SF6 equipment, transformer movements, or GIS compound lifts

First Aid at Work, Manual Handling, and SMSTS – preferred

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Employee assistance programme

My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes

Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave

Reward and recognition scheme

In In addition, this role offers;

Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from

My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme

Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Overtime

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

We’re

responsible

and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet

We’re

open

and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations

We’re

together

and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

We’re

ambitious

and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note:

Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3 rd

party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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