Permit Co-Ordinator

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services leader is seeking a Projects Permit Co-ordinator in London. The ideal candidate will have over five years' experience in facilities management and a recognized engineering qualification. Responsibilities include administering the Permit to Work systems and maintaining contractor records. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Training is provided for the specific permitting system. This position is full-time, offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical/Mechanical engineering.
• High Voltage industry training with valid certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Maintain contractor attendance records and compile reports.
• Attend project meetings to review permit requests.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds level 3, BTEC, ONC or HNC in Electrical/Mechanical engineering

High Voltage Industry recognized training

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Permit Co-Ordinator

Job ID

224963

Posted

21-Nov-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Projects Permit Co-ordinator

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Work Environment

Location: London, UK

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Keys Tasks

• Fully understand our client’s permitting system (training will be provided), operate, and administer the Permit to Work (PTW) systems and ensure all approval chains are followed and all permit approvals are completed within a timely manner.
• To maintain contractor attendance records and compile subcontractor reports, access and permit statistics, archiving of all permits and keep readily available for audit purposes in line with our client’s expectations.
• Attend regular project meetings with delivery teams to review up-and-coming permit requests, and workloads and carry out regular monitoring of contractors and their activities.
• Effectively work with and Coordinate works between the CBRE shift teams, management teams and the Client operations team and facilities shift managers.
• Creation of MOPs and MOP preparations for enabling works, mechanical and electrical surveys and isolation of systems where required to enable safe working.

Personal Attributes

• A strong and committed team player who is capable of prioritising and solving problems often under pressure, utilising innovative solutions.
• Must be well organised with good task management skills, can communicate effectively (written & verbal) and be able to operate independently.
• Self-motivated, resourceful with good administrative skills and the
• Ability to be flexible and learn new tools and techniques with the ability to follow established procedures, with good planning including prioritization of tasks.
• Presentable appearance and a meticulous worker paying attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure remaining proactive and positive in approach and outlook.
• Must have a high level of Integrity, honesty and punctuality and demonstrate pro‑activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes.

Education (Essential)

• Recognised qualification to a minimum City & Guilds level 3, BTEC, ONC or HNC level for Electrical/Mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline
• Computer literate, with good IT & report writing skills, proficient with Microsoft Office Systems (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• High Voltage Industry recognised training, course attendance and valid certification
• Education (Desirable)
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely Certificate or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate.
• City & Guilds in Business Administration

Experience

• Exposed to a variety of safe systems of work including but not limited to, Limitations of Access, Fire Systems Isolation requests, permit to work and associated high-risk permits such as Low-Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV), Electrical & Mechanical Isolations, working at height, hot works, mechanical, high pressure, excavations & confined spaces.
• Five or more years working within FM and the building services industries with a minimum of one year’s experience working within a construction environment.
• Previous experience within critical environments in a technical administrative role.
• Experience working with risk mitigation documentation & systems.
• Three or more years working within a data centre environment with a good understanding of the following process & acronyms: SOP, MOP, EOP, OEM, S-MOP, CEP & SoS

General Desirables

• Comprehension of the core CBRE RISE values Knowledge of the CBRE Quantum & Critical Environment Risk Management (CERM) systems. Availability to work out of normal working hours and at weekends where required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)