Permit Coordinator - Safety & Compliance

Costain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based infrastructure solutions company is seeking a Permit Officer to manage and authorize site permits while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of engineering principles, construction contract law, and be competent in using Microsoft Office. They should be organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with diverse teams. This is a site-based role requiring 5 days of on-site working, contributing to a culture dedicated to improving safety and performance in construction projects.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Able to work effectively to deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assess and authorise permit requests for various work activities.
• Ensure accuracy of permit applications with relevant documents.
• Maintain a permit register and track permit statuses.
• Audit and monitor permit compliance with policies.

Skills

Understanding of Engineering Principles

Knowledge of construction contract law

Technical knowledge of construction techniques

Computer competence (MS Word, Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Autodesk Vault

Job description

A UK-based infrastructure solutions company is seeking a Permit Officer to manage and authorize site permits while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of engineering principles, construction contract law, and be competent in using Microsoft Office. They should be organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with diverse teams. This is a site-based role requiring 5 days of on-site working, contributing to a culture dedicated to improving safety and performance in construction projects.