Job Title:  Lifting Manager  

Organisation: Mota Engil

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Mota-Engil is a Portuguese group in the sectors of civil construction, public works, port operations, waste, water, and logistics.  The Mota-Engil Group comprises 228 companies within three major business areas Engineering and construction, Environment and Services and Transport concessions operating in 21 countries through its branches and subsidiaries, including Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção, S.A., Tertir, SUMA, INDAQUA  Manvia, Vibeiras, Ascendi and Martifer.

Job Summary: To interpret and draw up load lifting plans and technical drawings. Carrying out daily inspections of lifting equipment and accessories, recording them on a pre-defined form. Assisting in drawing up safety plans and procedures with regard to cargo handling. Working in accordance with technical and operational standards and procedures, SHEQ (Safety, Environment and Quality), ensuring compliance of activities and tasks.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• Experience in civil/mechanical assembly projects;
• Professional certification proving that you are qualified to carry out your duties (preferred);
• Knowledge of load handling regulations;
• Proficiency in AutoCad and MS Office tools, particularly Excel (preferred);
• Fluency in English (spoken and written);
• Effective communication skills;
• Problem-solving;
• Teamwork;
• Strong sense of resilience;
• Mobility availability.