Contractor and Works Controller

JR United Kingdom; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port and logistics company is seeking a Contractor and Works Controller to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and CDM regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, knowledge of relevant safety legislation, and experience in heavy industrial environments. The role offers competitive salary and flexible benefits, including 27 days holiday and professional development support.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Flex benefits like salary sacrifice car scheme

Commitment to learning and development

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Solid background in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as ports or construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and review risk assessments.
• Issue permits and drive health and safety culture.
• Support operations at multiple port locations as needed.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Health and Safety Compliance

Permit to Work Systems

Experience in Heavy Industrial Environments

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH Certification

CITB SMSTS Qualification

Job description

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Peel Ports Group

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Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

Are you a confident and safety-focused Contractor and Works Controller seeking a rare opportunity to shape how we deliver contractor management and health and safety compliance across our South East operations? Are you excited by the opportunity to collaborate with a strong engineering team who care about quality, safety, and innovation?

Your role:

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring we meet CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations, reviewing contractor and internal risk assessments, issuing permits, and driving high standards in health and safety culture.

You will take ownership of, influence, and shape systems, develop best practices, and bring new perspectives to a business eager for innovation.

Based mainly at the Port of Sheerness, you will also support Chatham Docks and the Port of Great Yarmouth as needed, likely on an infrequent basis.

What you'll bring:

• A solid background in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of and experience with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER, LOLER, and PSSR
• Familiarity with permit to work systems and accident reporting
• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as ports, construction, manufacturing, or maintenance
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General/Construction certificate
• Ideally, a CITB SMSTS qualification

Who are we?

We are one of the UK's leading port and logistics companies, planning substantial investments over the next 5 years to become the UK's leading port operator. We aim to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers, with investments in decarbonizing operations to achieve Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Our success depends on our facilities, technology, and the right talent.

What we can offer you:

Along with a competitive salary, we offer a range of flexible benefits, including:

• 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers
• Commitment to learning and development
• Support for physical and mental health via our employee assistance program

If you believe you have the skills and experience we seek and want to join a thriving, ambitious organization, we would love to hear from you!

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