Permit Coordinator- Fra (Electrical)

STS Group Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Group is looking for an experienced Permit Coordinator to join our data centre project in Frankfurt. This site-based role coordinates the Permit to Work (PTW) system to ensure safe and controlled execution of electrical, mechanical and construction activities.

Working with the construction, engineering and HSE teams, the role requires reviewing RAMS, maintaining a live permit register, and coordinating with site managers and subcontractors to keep works compliant and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience as Permit Coordinator or similar in large-scale projects.
• Experience with data centres, construction or high-risk environments.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, risk assessments and method statements.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with multiple contractors and teams.
• Proficient IT skills, especially MS Office.
• Qualification in construction, engineering or health & safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the Permit to Work (PTW) system across the project.
• Review permit applications and ensure necessary documentation and controls are in place.
• Coordinate permits for electrical, mechanical and construction activities.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, HSE teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure works follow RAMS, risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain an accurate permit register and monitor active permits on site.
• Attend daily coordination meetings and support upcoming works.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure procedures are followed.

Skills

Permit coordination

Data centre experience

HSE awareness

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant construction/engineering qualification

Health & safety qualification preferred

Tools

Permit to Work system

RAMS processing

MS Excel

Job description

Join STS Group as our next Permit Coordinator in Frankfurt

STS Group is a well-established electrical and instrumentation engineering contractor offering design, installation and commissioning services across Ireland, UK, Europe and the Middle East. We work predominantly on pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Utilities and renewable energy infrastructure. We have lots of work ongoing and a full-order book ahead, and we need more good people to come on board our team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Permit Coordinator to join our data centre project in Frankfurt. This is a key site-based role responsible for coordinating the Permit to Work system and ensuring construction activities are properly planned, authorised and carried out in a safe and controlled manner. Working closely with the construction, engineering and HSE teams, you will play an important role in maintaining safe systems of work across a busy, live construction environment.

Here are some of the key duties of this role:

• Coordinate and administer the Permit to Work (PTW) system across the project
• Review permit applications and ensure all required documentation and controls are in place before works commence
• Coordinate permits for electrical, mechanical and construction activities
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, HSE teams and subcontractors to ensure permits are correctly planned and issued
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved RAMS, risk assessments and method statements
• Coordinate isolations, access requirements and other control measures associated with permitted works
• Maintain an accurate permit register and monitor all active permits on site
• Ensure permits are correctly issued, displayed, suspended, extended and closed out
• Monitor ongoing works to ensure compliance with permit conditions and escal
• Attend daily coordination meetings and support the planning of upcoming works
• Identify potential clashes between planned activities and other works taking place on site
• Support site inspections, audits and HSE initiatives relating to permit compliance
• Maintain accurate records and provide permit status updates to the project team
• Assist with the coordination of high-risk and safety-critical activities
• Promote a strong safety culture across the project and ensure company and client procedures are followed

Key Qualifications Required:

• Previous experience as a Permit Coordinator, Permit Controller, Permit Administrator or similar role
• Proven experience within data centres, construction, engineering, pharmaceutical or other high-risk environments
• Strong understanding of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work
• Experience reviewing and working with RAMS, risk assessments and method statements
• Good understanding of construction site health and safety requirements
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple permits and activities within a fast-paced construction environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple contractors and project teams
• Confident working independently and making decisions within established procedures
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Relevant construction, engineering or health & safety qualification would be advantageous
• Previous experience working on large-scale data centre projects is highly desirable

Why Join The STS Group?

• A dynamic, growing company in the construction industry.
• The opportunity to work on a major international data centre project.
• A supportive team where your skills will be valued and developed.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for further career development across STS Group projects.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage experienced candidates from all walks of life to apply for this vacancy.