Permit to Work Coordinator

Airswift; Padeswood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Permit to Work (PTW) Coordinator for a major CCS project in North Wales. You will manage the site-wide PTW system and coordinate construction and commissioning activities to ensure safe work and compliance with procedures.

You will chair daily PTW/SIMOPS meetings, review and close permits, train staff, maintain PTW records, and support digital PTW rollout, interfacing with contractors, HSE, and the client.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction, industrial, energy, or high-hazard environments.
• Proven experience managing Permit to Work systems on large projects (EPC/EPCM).
• Strong SIMOPS governance and control of work processes.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and construction safety requirements.
• Digital PTW platforms experience desirable.
• CSCS card and auditing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer and control the site-wide PTW system.
• Coordinate construction and commissioning activities to ensure safe work.
• Chair daily PTW and SIMOPS meetings; review and approve permits.
• Review, issue, authorise, and close permits per procedures.
• Provide guidance and training on PTW requirements.
• Maintain PTW registers, records and SIMOPS tracking.
• Monitor permit conditions and escalate non-conformances as needed.
• Verify TBRA and risk assessments before work commences.
• Support isolation coordination for electrical, mechanical, and process systems.
• Generate PTW statistics and reporting; identify trends.
• Interface with contractors, management, HSE teams, and client representatives.
• Assist the transition from paper to digital PTW platforms.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

CSCS card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital PTW systems

SIMOPS tools

Job description

PERMIT TO WORK (PTW) COORDINATOR

Location: Padeswood, UK Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable) – Inside IR35 Job Status: Full-Time, Site-Based Start Date: ASAP Account Manager: Anthony Hughes

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Permit to Work (PTW) Coordinator to support a major Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) project in North Wales. This role is responsible for managing and coordinating the site-wide Permit to Work system, ensuring all construction and commissioning activities are safely controlled, properly authorised, and compliant with project procedures and statutory requirements. Working closely with construction teams, contractors, commissioning personnel, and HSE stakeholders, you will play a critical role in maintaining effective control of work and managing simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) across the project.

Responsibilities

• Administer and control the site-wide Permit to Work (PTW) system
• Coordinate construction and commissioning activities to ensure safe execution of work
• Chair daily PTW and SIMOPS meetings to review and approve permit activities
• Review, issue, authorise, and close permits in accordance with project procedures
• Provide guidance and training on PTW requirements and processes
• Maintain PTW registers, records, and SIMOPS tracking systems
• Monitor compliance with permit conditions and escalate non-conformances where required
• Verify risk assessments and Task-Based Risk Assessments (TBRA) are completed before work commences
• Support the coordination of electrical, mechanical, and process isolations
• Generate PTW statistics and reporting, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
• Interface with contractors, construction management, HSE teams, and client representatives
• Support the transition from paper-based permit systems to digital PTW platforms

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience within construction, industrial, energy, or other high-hazard environments
• Proven experience managing Permit to Work systems on large construction or EPC/EPCM projects
• Strong understanding of SIMOPS management and control of work processes
• Experience supporting risk management and safe systems of work
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and construction safety requirements
• Experience with digital PTW systems is desirable
• Experience working on major capital projects is advantageous
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital management systems
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities
• CSCS card and HSE auditing experience would be advantageous

The Next Step

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major Carbon Capture & Storage project and play a key role in ensuring the safe coordination of construction and commissioning activities.