Lift Superintendent – Major Infrastructure Projects

Our client is seeking an experienced Lift Superintendent to join their Sydney-based operation and take responsibility for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of complex crane, lifting and rigging operations across major construction and infrastructure projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced lifting professional who combines strong technical crane and rigging expertise with site supervision, safety leadership and commercial awareness.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors, HSEQ teams, subcontractors and crane providers, you will play a key role in ensuring lifting operations are professionally planned, properly resourced and executed to the highest safety and compliance standards.

About the Role

Reporting to senior project leadership, you will oversee crane and rigging operations from initial planning through to execution, ensuring every lift is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising crane, lifting and rigging activities across major construction and infrastructure projects
• Reviewing lift studies, lift plans and lifting assessments
• Ensuring lifting operations comply with WHS legislation, Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and company procedures
• Coordinating crane providers, subcontractors and specialist lifting crews
• Working closely with engineers and project teams during the planning and execution of complex lifts
• Providing technical advice on crane selection, lifting methodology and equipment requirements
• Identifying lifting risks and implementing practical control measures
• Leading critical lift planning and lifting workshops
• Ensuring personnel, plant and lifting equipment are appropriately certified, inspected and competent
• Supporting project teams with high-risk and complex lifting activities
• Investigating and resolving lifting and rigging issues
• Mentoring and developing lifting personnel
• Contributing to the development and implementation of lifting safety procedures and systems
• Driving continuous improvement across lifting operations
• Ensuring lifting activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on Crane Supervisor, Lift Superintendent or Senior Lifting Professional with extensive experience across construction, civil infrastructure, utilities, major projects or heavy industry.

Ideally, you will have:

• 8+ years' experience within crane, lifting, rigging or construction environments
• Proven experience supervising complex and high-risk lifting operations
• Strong knowledge of crane legislation, Australian Standards and lifting requirements
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving lift plans and lift studies
• Strong understanding of mobile, crawler, tower and Franna crane operations
• Advanced Rigging and Dogging qualifications
• Relevant Mobile Crane and/or Tower Crane High Risk Work Licences
• Strong WHS/HSEQ knowledge and a safety-first approach
• Experience working with engineers, project managers, subcontractors and specialist lifting contractors
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership, planning and decision-making capability
• The ability to identify practical, safe and compliant lifting solutions
• A strong understanding of construction methodology and major project environments

Why This Role?

This is more than a traditional crane supervision position.

You will have the opportunity to play a key leadership role across complex lifting operations on major Sydney construction and infrastructure projects, working alongside highly experienced project teams and having genuine influence over how lifting operations are planned, managed and delivered.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise their technical expertise while also contributing to:

• Lifting systems and procedures
• Safety and compliance
• Critical lift planning
• Training and competency
• Risk management
• Operational efficiency
• Continuous improvement

This is a role where your experience and technical knowledge will have a direct impact on the successful delivery of major projects.

The Ideal Candidate

You may currently be working as a:

• Crane Supervisor
• Crane & Rigging Supervisor
• Lift Supervisor
• Lifting Superintendent
• Lifting Operations Supervisor
• Senior Crane Technician
• Construction Supervisor with significant crane and lifting experience

If you have extensive crane and rigging experience and are ready to step into a position offering greater responsibility, leadership and influence, we would like to hear from you.

Apply Now

Confidential enquiries are welcome.

Please submit your resume through SEEK and a member of the recruitment team will contact suitable candidates to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

All applications will be treated confidentially.