Permit-to-Work Officer – High-Risk Safety Lead, Energy Grid

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Torness; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Permit to Work Officer for the Grid & Digital Solutions division, based at Torness, Scotland. You will administer the PTW system, review RAMS, and coordinate high-risk activities to ensure safe project delivery.

You will liaise with Construction, HSE, Commissioning and Client representatives, promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement within the PTW process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Health & Safety, construction management, or related field.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Proven experience administering Permit to Work on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and high-risk activity management.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Administer, coordinate and maintain the PTW system across construction and commissioning activities.
• Review and verify PTW applications with RAMS and approvals.
• Issue, monitor and close permits per project procedures and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate high-risk activities including excavations, hot works, confined spaces and lifting.
• Ensure permit conditions are understood and followed by site personnel and subcontractors.
• Lead daily PTW coordination meetings and manage SIMOPS to prevent conflicts.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with permits and safety standards.
• Maintain permit registers and traceability for audits.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions on PTW activities.
• Provide regular PTW performance reports and improvement actions.
• Liaise with Construction, HSE, Commissioning and Client representatives to ensure safe delivery.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or H&S)

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Electronic PTW system

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Permit to Work Officer for the Grid & Digital Solutions division, based at Torness, Scotland. You will administer the PTW system, review RAMS, and coordinate high-risk activities to ensure safe project delivery.

You will liaise with Construction, HSE, Commissioning and Client representatives, promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement within the PTW process.