Control of Works Advisor

Smart Managed Solutions; Teddington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Managed Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Control of Works Advisor to oversee the safe execution of contractor activities at a flagship client site in Teddington.

You will review permits, risk assessments and method statements, deliver inductions and training, and report on KPI delivery while driving continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in contractor management or permit-to-work within facilities management, building services, engineering or projects.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Experience delivering training and leading safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Control of Work process across the site.
• Review work scopes, risk assessments, and method statements for proper controls.
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure permit-to-work compliance.
• Deliver contractor inductions and Control of Work training.
• Conduct monitoring, audits, and assurance checks to improve compliance.
• Produce performance reports and support KPI delivery.
• Collaborate with APs, contractors and client representatives.
• Lead toolbox talks and competency initiatives.
• Investigate incidents and track corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in contractor management and control of work.

Skills

Contractor management

Permit-to-work

Risk management

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Audits & assurance

Job description

At Smart Managed Solutions, we deliver exceptional engineering and facilities management services to some of the world's most prestigious commercial environments. Our success is built on our people, and we're looking for a passionate and proactive Control of Works Advisor to help maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across a flagship client site in Teddington.

If you're an experienced contractor management or permit-to-work professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about health, safety and risk management, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Control of Works Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that all contractor activities and project works are carried out safely, compliantly, and in line with best practice. Working closely with the Control of Works Manager and key client stakeholders, you'll help oversee the control of work process, review planned activities, deliver training, and provide assurance that robust safe systems of work are consistently applied.

This is a highly visible role that combines operational oversight, stakeholder engagement, safety leadership, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and coordinating the Control of Work process across the site.
• Reviewing work scopes, risk assessments, and method statements to ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Overseeing contractor activities and ensuring compliance with permit-to-work and safe systems of work procedures.
• Delivering contractor inductions and Control of Work training.
• Conducting monitoring activities, audits, and assurance checks to drive compliance and process effectiveness.
• Producing performance reports and supporting KPI delivery.
• Working closely with operational teams, Authorised Persons (APs), contractors and client representatives.
• Supporting toolbox talks and competency development initiatives.
• Investigating incidents, tracking corrective actions, and promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Driving continuous improvement across contractor management and control of work arrangements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience operating contractor management, permit-to-work, or control of work systems within Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering, or Projects environments.
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Experience working within operational facilities, technical estates, or project delivery environments.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence delivering training and engaging with contractors and operational teams.