Permit to Work Lead (Safety & Compliance)

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Murton; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Permit to Work Officer for the Grid & Digital Solutions division, EGL1 Project, based in Murton. You will administer the PTW system across construction and commissioning activities, ensuring RAMS compliance and safe work practices.

The role requires extensive experience with high-risk activities, strong CDM knowledge, and effective coordination with Construction, HSE, and Client teams. Join a global leader driving energy transition and safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Proven experience administering Permit to Work systems on major construction, energy, transmission, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, safe systems of work, and high-risk activity management.
• Experience controlling permits for electrical works, excavations, confined spaces, hot works, lifting operations, and work at height.

Responsibilities

• Administer, coordinate, and maintain the Project Permit to Work (PTW) system across all construction and commissioning activities.
• Review and verify Permit to Work applications, ensuring RAMS are in place and approved.
• Issue, monitor, suspend, and close permits per project procedures and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate high-risk activities, including excavations, hot works, confined space entry, lifting operations, electrical works, isolations, and work at height.
• Ensure all permit conditions are understood and followed by site personnel and subcontractors.
• Facilitate daily permit coordination meetings and manage SIMOPS to prevent conflicts.
• Conduct routine site inspections to verify compliance with permit conditions and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate permit registers and records for audit readiness.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions for permit-controlled activities.
• Provide regular PTW performance reports and improvement recommendations.
• Liaise with Construction, HSE, Commissioning, and Client reps to ensure safe delivery.
• Promote a strong safety culture and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Permit to Work

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Planning coordination

Communication

Multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

CSCS card

Microsoft Office

Electronic PTW systems

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Permit to Work Officer for the Grid & Digital Solutions division, EGL1 Project, based in Murton. You will administer the PTW system across construction and commissioning activities, ensuring RAMS compliance and safe work practices.

The role requires extensive experience with high-risk activities, strong CDM knowledge, and effective coordination with Construction, HSE, and Client teams. Join a global leader driving energy transition and safety excellence.