AP
Appointed Person Support
Project-based AP assistance for planned lifting operations, mobilisation and temporary competence requirements.
- Short-term AP cover
- Planning coordination
- Lift briefings and site liaison
Independent lifting & hoisting support
Safer lifts.
Stronger projects.
Professional lift planning, Appointed Person support, lifting assurance, lifting and rigging supervision, superintendent-level support, structural steel erection support and lifting & hoisting management assistance across the UK and internationally.
24+ YearsIndustry experience
UK & InternationalProject capability
Site ExperiencedPractical technical support
Safety LedPlanned, controlled delivery
Our services
Specialist support for lifting operations
Flexible technical support for contractors, operators and project teams that need additional lifting competence, independent assurance or temporary project coverage.
LP
Lift Planning
Site-informed lift plans developed around the load, crane, rigging arrangement, location and operating constraints.
- Routine and complex lifts
- Method and sequence inputs
- Revision-controlled documents
CR
Complex Lift Reviews
Independent review of lifting arrangements to identify missing information, interface risks and practical execution issues.
- Plan review
- Gap analysis
- Written recommendations
LA
Lifting Audits & Assurance
Structured reviews of lifting governance, site controls, equipment management and workforce arrangements.
- Site lifting audits
- Compliance reviews
- Corrective action support
RM
Lifting, Rigging & Hoisting Management Support
Professional supervisory and management support for lifting, rigging and hoisting activities, providing experienced leadership, coordination and technical oversight from mobilisation through execution.
- Lifting Supervisor and Rigging Supervisor support
- Lifting & Hoisting Superintendent support
- Rigging Superintendent and site leadership support
- Lifting operations coordination and management support
- Contractor, workforce and lifting-interface coordination
- Short-term, shutdown and project-based assignments
SE
Structural Steel Erection & Workforce Support
Practical project and workforce support for structural steel erection and associated lifting activities, backed by extensive hands-on experience in steel erection, rigging and site supervision.
- Structural steel erection support
- Steel Erection Supervisor and Superintendent support
- Steel erector and rigging workforce support
- Erection sequencing and lifting-interface coordination
- Site coordination and project delivery support
- Short-term, shutdown and project-based workforce support
PC
Procedures & Consultancy
Practical lifting procedures, registers, forms, contractor reviews and technical advisory support.
- Procedure development
- Technical documentation
- Retained support
24+
Years of practical experience
Built across structural steel erection, rigging, slinging and signalling, lifting supervision, Appointed Person responsibilities and senior lifting and hoisting assignments.
Lifting OperationsRiggingStructural SteelProject SupportAbout RJD
Technical support grounded in real site experience
RJD Lifting Solutions was established by Ricky James Davies to provide clients with independent, practical lifting and hoisting support. The business combines hands-on industry experience with senior lifting oversight gained across UK and international project environments.
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Practical planning
Advice developed with site execution and workforce realities in mind.
Advice developed with site execution and workforce realities in mind.
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Clear communication
A practical interface between the client, HSE, engineering, crane teams and site crews.
A practical interface between the client, HSE, engineering, crane teams and site crews.
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Flexible support
Available for individual reviews, short assignments, mobilisation and ongoing project requirements.
Available for individual reviews, short assignments, mobilisation and ongoing project requirements.
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Competence boundaries
Work is accepted only where scope, information, competence and insurance requirements are clear.
Work is accepted only where scope, information, competence and insurance requirements are clear.
Industry coverage
Supporting demanding project environments
RJD support is suited to organisations undertaking lifting operations where planning quality, site coordination and practical control are critical.
Structural Steel
Construction
Oil & Gas
Energy & Utilities
Industrial
Manufacturing
Shutdowns & Maintenance
Offshore Projects
How we work
A controlled route from request to delivery
Define
Confirm the client, scope, location, programme, deliverables and intended use.
Review
Check available technical information, interfaces, site constraints and competence requirements.
Deliver
Provide the agreed planning, review, audit or site support using controlled documentation.
Close Out
Record revisions, actions, lessons learned, client feedback and any ongoing support needs.
Need experienced lifting support?
Discuss your project, location, timescale and required service with RJD Lifting Solutions.
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