Specialist Lifting Labour
Energy Rigging supplies qualified, experienced Appointed Persons to plan, manage and coordinate lifting operations on energy, industrial and infrastructure projects. LOLER-compliant lift planning from day one.
Under LOLER 1998, every lifting operation must be planned by a competent person. The Appointed Person takes overall responsibility for ensuring that lifting activities are planned correctly, carried out safely, and that all personnel involved are competent and properly briefed.
On complex energy and industrial construction projects, the AP is a critical role — coordinating crane operators, riggers and slinger signallers, reviewing and approving lift plans, and managing the safe execution of lifting operations throughout the project lifecycle.
Energy Rigging supplies Appointed Persons with hands-on experience in energy from waste, power generation, offshore wind, industrial construction and heavy engineering environments.
Our APs are experienced in preparing and reviewing lift plans, method statements and risk assessments for complex, multi-crane and critical lifts on live construction sites.
All Appointed Persons are fully conversant with LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, relevant British Standards and industry guidance — ensuring your lifting operations are legally compliant.
Experienced in coordinating crane operators, riggers and slinger signallers across large project teams, maintaining clear communication and safe working practices throughout.
An Appointed Person (AP) is a competent individual responsible for planning and managing lifting operations. Under LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998), every lifting operation must be planned by a competent person. The AP takes overall responsibility for the safe execution of lifting activities on site.
Appointed Persons typically hold a CPCS or NPORS Appointed Person card, demonstrating competence in lift planning and supervision. They will also have relevant site experience, SMSTS or equivalent supervisory qualifications, and a strong working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and relevant British Standards.
Yes. We maintain a network of experienced Appointed Persons and respond quickly to urgent requirements. Contact us with your project details, location, scope of lifting works and mobilisation date.
Yes. We support contractors delivering energy, renewable and industrial projects across the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Germany, France, Ireland and Poland. Right-to-work and qualification equivalency requirements are assessed on a project-by-project basis.
Tell us your project location, scope of lifting works, required qualifications and mobilisation date. We'll respond quickly with a practical solution.
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