Permit Control & Safety Lead

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Norwich; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life assurance up to 8x salary

Double-matched pension

26 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Whitlingham, Norwich is seeking a Bioresources Permit Control Officer to manage the permit-to-work lifecycle for high-risk activities, including hot work, confined space entry, and electrical isolations.

You will lead daily permit meetings, validate risk assessments, monitor compliance, and coordinate with site teams and contractors to maintain safety and regulatory standards. The role offers a competitive salary £43,860 - £52,000, full-time with flexibility for

Qualifications

• Demonstrable PTW experience on high-hazard sites.
• Solid knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to assess risks and make operational decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• IOSH level qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, issue, and close permits for site activities with robust risk assessment.
• Host daily permit meetings to coordinate tasks and prevent conflicts.
• Conduct site inductions, inspections, and audits to uphold safety standards.
• Oversee LO TO and site access controls.
• Support incident management and share lessons learned.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency.

Skills

Permit To Work

Risk assessment

Health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

IOSH level

Job description

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Whitlingham, Norwich is seeking a Bioresources Permit Control Officer to manage the permit-to-work lifecycle for high-risk activities, including hot work, confined space entry, and electrical isolations.

You will lead daily permit meetings, validate risk assessments, monitor compliance, and coordinate with site teams and contractors to maintain safety and regulatory standards. The role offers a competitive salary £43,860 - £52,000, full-time with flexibility for