Dene Pettinger

Dene Pettinger is a seasoned professional in the lifting operations and crane management industry, currently serving as the Training Academy Manager and Tower Cranes Operations Manager at Select Plant Hire since February 2017. Dene has extensive experience with Laing O'Rourke from January 2012, holding the role of Appointed Person for lifting operations on the £450 million Westgate Oxford shopping centre project, which involved managing a substantial lifting operations team and multiple cranes. Previous roles include Crane Supervisor for HETCo/Laing O'Rourke (2011-2012) and Tower Crane Operator/Erector for various companies including Falcon Crane Hire, MPS, Taylor Woodrow Plant, and Kier from 1989 to 2011. Dene's diverse background in crane operations and team leadership underscores a strong commitment to safety and operational efficiency in high-profile construction projects.