Permit Controller

Permit Controller Chester / North West (Site-Based) Permanent (Preferred) or Contract (£400–£500/day) Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Package Red Sky Personnel are supporting a major infrastructure contractor delivering a nationally significant carbon capture and energy project. We are seeking an experienced Permit Controller to take ownership of the Permit to Work (PTW) system across a complex, multi-contractor, safety-critical environment. The Role You will act as the focal point for permit coordination, SIMOPS management and work authorisation, ensuring all high-risk activities are planned, controlled and executed safely in line with project procedures and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Permit to Work Management Own and administer the PTW system in line with project and IMS procedures Ensure permits are correctly raised, reviewed, approved, issued, suspended and closed out Verify all prerequisites including RAMS, isolations, certifications and competency checks Planning & SIMOPS Control Coordinate simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), managing interfaces and potential conflicts Verify scope, location and duration of works to ensure safe sequencing Liaise with Construction Managers, Supervisors and Permit Receivers to align activities Site Assurance & Compliance Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions Suspend or revoke permits where safety controls are compromised Ensure permits are issued only within areas of competence Stakeholder Coordination Act as key interface between Permit Issuers, Holders and site teams Work closely with SHEQ, Engineering and subcontractor teams Support audits, inspections and compliance reviews Documentation & Continuous Improvement Maintain accurate permit registers and records Ensure all documentation is correctly displayed and archived Contribute to continuous improvement of PTW processes and site safety culture Typical Activities Covered Hot works Confined space entry Excavations and breaking ground Work on or near live assets Electrical and mechanical isolations Pressurised systems Lifting operations and crane lifts Working at height Hazardous substances and pipeline works Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Permit Controller / PTW Coordinator on major infrastructure or construction projects Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems and safety-critical controls Experience within high-risk environments (energy, utilities, pipelines, heavy civils or process industries) Ability to interpret RAMS, isolation plans and method statements Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and stop work when required Desirable Experience within carbon capture, gas, hydrogen or COMAH-regulated environments SIMOPS experience on large or linear infrastructure projects Familiarity with Development Consent Order (DCO) environments Qualifications CSCS Card (Management or Technical) PTW / Authorised Person training Desirable Qualifications NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate Confined Space / Isolation Authority training Package & Benefits Up to £75,000 + car allowance (dependent on experience) Contract option available (£400–£500/day) 26 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme Pension (Employer 3% / Employee 2%) Life assurance (£40,000) EV scheme Medi-cash scheme (Private healthcare at senior level) This is a key role on a flagship UK energy infrastructure project, offering long-term opportunity within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment