Robert Shaw

Im a highly motivated Crane Lift Supervisor with 18 years of extensive construction experience, specializing in complex crane operations. Proven track record of managing critical lifts safely, adhering strictly to regulations, and consistently meeting tight deadlines. A dedicated leader who promotes workplace equality, fosters strong professional relationships, and is actively working to achieve the CPCS Appointed Person and NEBOSH General Certificate by the end of the year.

HEAD CRANE SUPERVISOR/ CO-ORDINATOR - Zegreb-Montaza - Walsall, WLL

(2025-09)

• Coordinated the complex lifting operations of a 100t tower crane, multiple mobile cranes, and 360 Rotos, working in close collaboration with the Appointed Person (A.P.) to ensure flawless site-wide safety.
• Successfully executed daily critical lifts of up to 60t in strict accordance with site lift plans.
• Attended morning coordination meetings with ZM management and liaised with sub-contractors to de-conflict operations and maintain a secure, high-traffic working environment.
• Collaborated closely with ZM management and external contractors during daily coordination meetings to synchronize schedules and eliminate cross-over risks on a high-density site.
• Led daily safety briefings and POWRA delivery, ensuring all supervisors and site personnel were fully aligned on risk mitigation and safe working.
• Delivered weekly toolbox talks to onsite personnel to reinforce safety protocols and operational objectives.
• Overcame language barriers by ensuring critical safety briefs were translated for team members who struggled with English, ensuring no gaps in comprehension.
• Maintained a professional, inclusive environment where vital information was accessible and fully understood across a diverse crew.

CRANE SUPERVISOR - SIAN - Coleshill, Birmingham

(2025-01 - 2025-09)

• Building a 4 Track viaduct, spanning 313 meters across the M6 and M42
• Using Crawler cranes and Mobile 360 Rotos
• Oversee crane operations, ensuring all safety measures are in place
• Complete necessary documentation including timesheets and LOLER documents
• Attend daily meetings with contractors to maintain effective communication

PILING OPERATIVE, CRANE SUPERVISOR, SLINGER/SIGNALLER - SP3 (Bachy Soletanche) BBV - Birmingham, West Midlands

(2024-09 - 2025-01)

• Supervising lifts with Crawler Crane
• Assisted in the installation of piles using a crawler crane.
• Lowering cages into pre-dug holes.
• Installation and subtracted steel piling cases that assist the piling rig
• Concreting piles using tremmies.
• De-sanding the piles
• Maintained relevant paperwork/ documentation for client

CRANE SUPERVISOR/ PIT TOP - Byrne Bros - Birmingham, West Midlands

(2024-04 - 2024-09)

Supervising lifts with the tower crane mobile crane, roto and telehandler around the site, as well as lowering plant and other materials into the Shaft/ Tunnel.

• Liaising with construction manager and other supervisors/ slingers on site.
• Giving instruction to Slingers and Crane/machine drivers and making sure we work safely and efficiently
• Adhering to the Lift Plans and method statements provided
• Attending daily briefings

CRANE SUPERVISOR, SLINGER, PILING OPERATIVE - SB3 (Bachy Soletanche, Balfour Beatty) - Birmingham, Washwood Heath, West Midlands

(2022-09 - 2024-04)

• Supervising the lifts of 10-15 tonnes Diaphragm wall cage deliveries
• Getting them prepared for installation and installing the Diaphragm wall
• Assisting with the installation of Diaphragm walls and Piles using the crawler cranes
• Preparing materials and machines getting them ready to aid with the installation of the Diaphragm walls and piles
• Concreting the Dwall and piles
• Dealing with the deliverys of materials into and off site.

CRANE SUPERVISOR, SLINGER - Vinci - Birmingham, West Midlands

(2022-05 - 2022-09)

• Crane supervisor/ Slinger on a the new private hospital af the QE Hospital Birmingham
• Attending daily briefings, completing relavant paperwork, LOLER, daily briefing sheets and giving tool box talks.
• Slinging and installing windows and pre fabricated concrete/fibreglass cladding, tower cranes, mobile cranes and Rotos.
• Successfully completing daily tasks safely, in such restricted space, close to pedestrians and existing buildings.

CRANE SUPERVISOR/SLINGER - Prolifting, Careys - Birmingham, West Midlands

(2019-06 - 2022-04)

• Conducted daily briefings and ensured accurate completion of safety documentation
• Started as a slinger on a RC (reinforced concrete) frame at the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village
• Advanced to Lift Supervisor for KIER, coordinating multiple cranes and ensuring compliance with safety measures
• Attended daily black hat meetings and liaised with other managers and supervisors to ensure work is completed to schedule
• Completed relavant documents, LOLER, POWRA, Timesheets
• Daily briefings to lifting team, making sure everyone is working safely, adhering to site rules
• Managed slinging operations for high-rise luxury apartments, handling various construction materials

SLINGER - Metropolitan Formwork Ltd, Crest Nicholson - Birmingham, West Midlands

(2016-07 - 2019-06)

I was the Slinger on a RC frame, high rise luxury apartments in the centre of Birmingham

• Slinging various lifts for instance Doka shuttering, Rebarsteel, Bamtec Steel rebar rolls, Cantilevered decks, material, cabins. Concreteskips etc.

STEEL ERECTOR - Adstone Construction

(2012-01 - 2016-06)

Working for some big outfits like Waite, Bam, Winvic and many more

• Erecting Complex Steel builds, anything from colleges/schools, nuclear powe plants, triple portal frames and refurbishing existing buildings.

GCSE'S - Darlaston Comprehensive School (2021-05)