Role: Lifting Operations Package Manager 

Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning 

Location: Oxfordshire 

Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking a Lifting Operations Package Manager to oversee critical lifting activities and crane maintenance across a large‑scale nuclear decommissioning project. 

This role provides technical leadership in lifting operations and crane maintenance, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient lifting activity management across a complex industrial environment. 

Some of the main responsibilities of the Lifting Operations Package Manager will include: 

• Support development and maintenance of lifting policies, procedures, and strategy. 
• Oversee crane maintenance contracts and coordinate technical and commercial requirements. 
• Supervise site‑wide crane inspections, maintenance activities, modernisations, and decommissioning works. 
• Plan and coordinate lifting equipment inspections and maintenance with specialist teams. 
• Produce work control packs covering all phases of lifting operations. 
• Review lift plans, validate contractor competence, and ensure safe systems of work. 
• Support design reviews, testing, and commissioning of lifting equipment and accessories. 
• Maintain oversight of rigging stores, lifting equipment records, and inspection databases. 

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following: 

• CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) – Blue Card. 
• Strong understanding of crane systems, lifting equipment, and operational requirements. 
• Experience in rigging, slinging, crane supervision, or appointed person duties. 
• Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, HSWA, and relevant codes of practice. 
• Ability to supervise contractors and challenge unsafe practices. 
• Strong record‑keeping skills and experience writing technical documentation. 
• Beneficial qualifications include IOSH Managing Safely, supervisory training, or LEEA certifications. 

Ideally we are seeking permanent staff, but may be able to consider other employment types.