Permit Manager

CBRE; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Permit Manager to oversee contractor safety and compliance in a dynamic environment. This role involves ensuring that all work systems are safe and legally compliant while managing subcontractor performance and maintaining high standards of safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, effective communication abilities, and a solid understanding of health and safety regulations. Join a team that values excellence and safety in all operations, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing safe systems of work and contractor administration.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Control and coordinate safe systems of work for contractors on site.
• Manage permit and authority to work processes effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Permit Manager

Job ID: 211222

Posted: 14-Mar-2025

Role Type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s): London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Permit Manager to join our team located in London.

Role Purpose:
Responsible for the control and coordination of safe systems of work for contractors at site to ensure legal and contractual obligations. To understand the requirements in providing a flexible contract contractor administration service to the Account.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Remain calm under pressure, command respect, have the confidence of colleagues, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Be confident in making decisions and follow up with actions, achieving objectives by motivating and working through others.
• View short-term targets in light of longer-term objectives, work within agreed systems and procedures, and maintain accurate records.
• Pursue high standards, embrace change, recognize improvement opportunities, and learn from experience.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are adhered to for all tasks to ensure safe working practices and carry out Dynamic Risk Assessments where required.

Key Result Areas:

Area Management:

• Responsible for the control of safe systems of work throughout the site.
• Point of contact for Permit/Authority to work management.

Programme Management:

• Successful shift handover of all open PTW.
• Ensure all contractual procedures are followed by sub contractors.
• Closely monitor the daily event calendar ensuring that PTW/ATW does not impact on the daily operations of sites.
• Produce monthly report to Line Manager, including PTW/Hazard Reporting statistics.
• Contribute to the Hazard Reporting Database for Site.

Employee Management:

• Management of the projects and sub contractors' safe system of work.
• Ensure sub contractors are competent to carry out works safely, efficiently, and to standard.

Networking:

• Liaison with Client representatives, contractors, and customers.
• Coordinate projects with Project Management Delivery Team, sub contractors, and supply chain.
• Manage and coordinate the contract subcontractor base and any sub contractors.

Performance Management:

• Produce performance measures to demonstrate satisfactory documentation management, quality, performance, and contractual obligations.
• Performance management of supply chain and sub contractors attending monthly management meetings.
• Carry out any other duties deemed reasonable by line manager.
• Ensure a professional image of the company is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.

Quality Management:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance & Environment in line with the Log Book System.
• Undertake quality audit of H&S systems, facilitate annual audit by internal and external customers, ensuring that the pre-audit inspection is carried out.
• Undertake quality audit of all associated H&S project documentation.
• Undertake quality audit of the sub contractor files.
• Fraud awareness.

Supply Chain:

• Liaise, audit, and manage sub contractors.
• Regular review of supply chain partners ensuring that project standards are consistently achieved.