Permit Control Officer: Safety & PTW Lead

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Colchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)

Double-matched pension

26 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Colchester is seeking a Permit Control Officer to oversee the permit-to-work (PTW) process for high-risk activities across our Water Recycling Bioresources Centres.

You will ensure work is authorised, coordinated, and carried out to the highest health and safety standards. You'll lead daily permit meetings, validate risk assessments, monitor compliance, and drive on-site safety initiatives, collaborating with site teams and contractors to minimise risks and

Qualifications

• Experience with Permit To Work systems on high-hazard sites.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to assess risks and make sound operational decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, issue, and close permits for site activities, ensuring robust risk assessment and compliance.
• Host daily permit meetings to coordinate tasks and prevent conflicts (SIMOPs).
• Conduct site inductions, inspections, and audits to uphold safety standards.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical isolations (LOTO) and site access controls.
• Support incident management and communicate lessons learned.
• Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Support with Industrial Emissions Directive, Water Recycling Centre and Sludge Treatment Centre permit compliance.

Skills

Permit To Work

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

IOSH health & safety qualification

Job description

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Colchester is seeking a Permit Control Officer to oversee the permit-to-work (PTW) process for high-risk activities across our Water Recycling Bioresources Centres.

You will ensure work is authorised, coordinated, and carried out to the highest health and safety standards. You'll lead daily permit meetings, validate risk assessments, monitor compliance, and drive on-site safety initiatives, collaborating with site teams and contractors to minimise risks and