Independent lifting & hoisting support

Safer lifts.
Stronger projects.

Professional lift planning, Appointed Person support, lifting assurance, rigging supervision and project-based technical assistance across the UK and internationally.

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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.

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

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

Complex Lift Reviews

Independent review of lifting arrangements to identify missing information, interface risks and practical execution issues.

Plan review
Gap analysis
Written recommendations

Lifting Audits & Assurance

Structured reviews of lifting governance, site controls, equipment management and workforce arrangements.

Site lifting audits
Compliance reviews
Corrective action support

Rigging & Site Support

Experienced site-facing assistance for rigging, lifting supervision, steel erection and project mobilisation.

Lifting Supervisor cover
Rigging coordination
Steel erection support

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 Support

About 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.

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Clear communication
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.

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Competence boundaries
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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