Permit Controller
CV-LibraryChesterpermanentPosted: 23 April 2026
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Chester / North West (Site-Based)
Permanent (Preferred) or Contract (£400–£500/day)
Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Package
Red Sky Personnel are supporting a major infrastructure contractor delivering a nationally significant carbon capture and energy project.
We are seeking an experienced Permit Controller to take ownership of the Permit to Work (PTW) system across a complex, multi-contractor, safety-critical environment.
The Role
You will act as the focal point for permit coordination, SIMOPS management and work authorisation, ensuring all high-risk activities are planned, controlled and executed safely in line with project procedures and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Permit to Work Management
Own and administer the PTW system in line with project and IMS procedures
Ensure permits are correctly raised, reviewed, approved, issued, suspended and closed out
Verify all prerequisites including RAMS, isolations, certifications and competency checks
Planning & SIMOPS Control
Coordinate simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), managing interfaces and potential conflicts
Verify scope, location and duration of works to ensure safe sequencing
Liaise with Construction Managers, Supervisors and Permit Receivers to align activities
Site Assurance & Compliance
Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions
Suspend or revoke permits where safety controls are compromised
Ensure permits are issued only within areas of competence
Stakeholder Coordination
Act as key interface between Permit Issuers, Holders and site teams
Work closely with SHEQ, Engineering and subcontractor teams
Support audits, inspections and compliance reviews
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate permit registers and records
Ensure all documentation is correctly displayed and archived
Contribute to continuous improvement of PTW processes and site safety culture
Typical Activities Covered
Hot works
Confined space entry
Excavations and breaking ground
Work on or near live assets
Electrical and mechanical isolations
Pressurised systems
Lifting operations and crane lifts
Working at height
Hazardous substances and pipeline works
Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Permit Controller / PTW Coordinator on major infrastructure or construction projects
Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems and safety-critical controls
Experience within high-risk environments (energy, utilities, pipelines, heavy civils or process industries)
Ability to interpret RAMS, isolation plans and method statements
Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and stop work when required
Desirable
Experience within carbon capture, gas, hydrogen or COMAH-regulated environments
SIMOPS experience on large or linear infrastructure projects
Familiarity with Development Consent Order (DCO) environments
Qualifications
CSCS Card (Management or Technical)
PTW / Authorised Person training
Desirable Qualifications
NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate
Confined Space / Isolation Authority training
Package & Benefits
Up to £75,000 + car allowance (dependent on experience)
Contract option available (£400–£500/day)
26 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme
Pension (Employer 3% / Employee 2%)
Life assurance (£40,000)
EV scheme
Medi-cash scheme (Private healthcare at senior level)
This is a key role on a flagship UK energy infrastructure project, offering long-term opportunity within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment
Chester / North West (Site-Based)
Permanent (Preferred) or Contract (£400–£500/day)
Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Package
Red Sky Personnel are supporting a major infrastructure contractor delivering a nationally significant carbon capture and energy project.
We are seeking an experienced Permit Controller to take ownership of the Permit to Work (PTW) system across a complex, multi-contractor, safety-critical environment.
The Role
You will act as the focal point for permit coordination, SIMOPS management and work authorisation, ensuring all high-risk activities are planned, controlled and executed safely in line with project procedures and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Permit to Work Management
Own and administer the PTW system in line with project and IMS procedures
Ensure permits are correctly raised, reviewed, approved, issued, suspended and closed out
Verify all prerequisites including RAMS, isolations, certifications and competency checks
Planning & SIMOPS Control
Coordinate simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), managing interfaces and potential conflicts
Verify scope, location and duration of works to ensure safe sequencing
Liaise with Construction Managers, Supervisors and Permit Receivers to align activities
Site Assurance & Compliance
Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions
Suspend or revoke permits where safety controls are compromised
Ensure permits are issued only within areas of competence
Stakeholder Coordination
Act as key interface between Permit Issuers, Holders and site teams
Work closely with SHEQ, Engineering and subcontractor teams
Support audits, inspections and compliance reviews
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate permit registers and records
Ensure all documentation is correctly displayed and archived
Contribute to continuous improvement of PTW processes and site safety culture
Typical Activities Covered
Hot works
Confined space entry
Excavations and breaking ground
Work on or near live assets
Electrical and mechanical isolations
Pressurised systems
Lifting operations and crane lifts
Working at height
Hazardous substances and pipeline works
Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Permit Controller / PTW Coordinator on major infrastructure or construction projects
Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems and safety-critical controls
Experience within high-risk environments (energy, utilities, pipelines, heavy civils or process industries)
Ability to interpret RAMS, isolation plans and method statements
Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and stop work when required
Desirable
Experience within carbon capture, gas, hydrogen or COMAH-regulated environments
SIMOPS experience on large or linear infrastructure projects
Familiarity with Development Consent Order (DCO) environments
Qualifications
CSCS Card (Management or Technical)
PTW / Authorised Person training
Desirable Qualifications
NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate
Confined Space / Isolation Authority training
Package & Benefits
Up to £75,000 + car allowance (dependent on experience)
Contract option available (£400–£500/day)
26 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme
Pension (Employer 3% / Employee 2%)
Life assurance (£40,000)
EV scheme
Medi-cash scheme (Private healthcare at senior level)
This is a key role on a flagship UK energy infrastructure project, offering long-term opportunity within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment