Lifting Manager

About Mercury

Mercury stands as Europe’s leading provider of construction solutions, specializing in the delivery and management of complex engineering and construction projects for top global companies. Our innovative solutions drive transformative technologies and advancements that connect people, businesses, and communities, empowering outstanding achievements. Our workforce brings courage and innovation, backed by determination and precision to consistently deliver reliable results.

At Mercury, we place great emphasis on empowering our team members, supporting their growth in a collaborative and stimulating environment that fosters their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the company’s lifting standards, procedures, and operational protocols for all lifting activities.
• Implement best practices in lifting, rigging, and crane operations.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of tower crane types, including safe specifications, procurement, erection, usage, and dismantling of tower cranes and crawler cranes.
• Lead a small team of local Authorized Persons (APs) to ensure the highest quality in lift planning, monitoring, and feedback.
• Evaluate lifting operations to plan accordingly, select appropriate cranes, lifting gear, and equipment, and provide guidance and supervision to ensure safe execution.
• Verify accurate determination of weights, radii, heights, and other critical measurements.
• Ensure the ground conditions can safely accommodate imposed loads.
• Confirm suitable site access for erection and dismantling of cranes.
• Guarantee that equipment undergoes adequate inspection and maintenance.
• Establish effective procedures for defect and incident reporting, with necessary corrective measures.
• Identify hazards such as services above or below ground and implement appropriate safety precautions.
• Manage and supervise all lifting operations onsite.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the lifting activities.
• Coordinate and oversee site activities to maintain operational efficiency.
• Engage and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Track project progress and provide updates to senior management.
• Secure third-party approvals where necessary and reflect these in documentation and team briefings.
• Confirm presence of Emergency Rescue Plans and Permits to Work relevant to crane operations.
• Convey detailed Task Briefings to the entire lift team.
• Direct the lifting operation, ensuring adherence to Method Statements or Lift Plans and Risk Assessments, delivering clear instructions to all team members.
• Verify geometry compliance for lifts according to Method Statements or Lift Plans.
• Understand the responsibilities of all personnel engaged in the lifting activity.
• Audit qualifications of all involved personnel before lift commencement.
• Deliver training sessions promoting lifting discipline within the company.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in construction with the ability to plan and coordinate rigging operations and articulate the processes involved.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite.
• Authorized Person (AP) training is mandatory along with capability in drafting and interpreting lift plans.
• Relevant experience in construction sectors including data centers, semiconductor facilities, and pharmaceutical requirements.
• Thorough understanding of British Standard BS7121 and Irish Standard IS361.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
• Awareness of Tower Crane (TW) operations.
• Competency in using Autodesk BIM360 software.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Europe, with unrestricted movement rights across the EU.

Additional Information

Mercury is committed to equal opportunity employment, promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.