PTW Coordinator

NRL; Talacre; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Permit to Work Coordinator to support safe, compliant operations on a major decommissioning and carbon capture project in Talacre. Based on a 2‑year contract, the role requires strong PTW expertise in oil and gas, with duties covering permit issuance, site walkthroughs and multi‑disciplinary coordination.

Based in Talacre, this full‑time position operates on a 2‑year contract with a 5.5‑day week and outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Permit to Work Officer or PTW Coordinator in oil and gas.
• Knowledge of permit control, safety management and compliance auditing.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process permit requests in line with PTW procedures.
• Conduct site walkthroughs for areas covered under permits.
• Collaborate with Area Authorities, Performing Authorities, contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure all work control documents (Isolations, Gas Testing, exclusion drawings, P&IDs, etc.) are valid and referenced.
• Issue and authorise permits.
• Manage SIMOPS to coordinate site activities.

Skills

PTW coordination

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder communication

SIMOPS coordination

Job description

As a Permit to Work (PTW) Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting safe and compliant operations on a major decommissioning and carbon capture project based in Talacre. This position is well suited for professionals with proven experience managing PTW systems in the oil and gas sector who are looking to join a collaborative team focused on operational excellence and safety integrity.

Salary

£550 per day

Location and Working Pattern

Based in Talacre. Full‑time, 5.5 days per week on a 2‑year contract. The role operates outside IR35.

Client Overview

Our client is a leading engineering and energy organisation delivering large‑scale infrastructure and decommissioning projects across the UK. They are committed to safe, sustainable operations and will provide training and support to help you perform effectively in this key coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process permit requests in line with established PTW procedures
• Conduct site walkthroughs for areas covered under permit requests
• Collaborate with Area Authorities, Performing Authorities, contractors and subcontractors
• Ensure all associated work control documents (Isolations, Gas Testing, exclusion drawings, P&IDs, etc.) are valid and correctly referenced
• Issue and authorise permits
• Manage Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) to ensure coordination across site activities
• Monitor active permits and manage close‑outs upon completion
• Identify hazards and maintain the permit register
• Oversee compliance through audits and system monitoring

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience as a Permit to Work Officer or PTW Coordinator within the oil and gas industry
• Knowledge of permit control processes, safety management and compliance auditing
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Understanding of decommissioning or carbon capture projects
• Experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams and contractors

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.