Permit & Access Engineer

RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

• Role: Permit & Access Engineer
• Location: Middlesborough
• Salary: £30k per annum
• Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
• Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5hours per week.

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Permit and Access Engineer on behalf of a respected civil engineering and construction company operating within a large, secure, multi-tenanted site. This is a pivotal role within the contract, providing essential support to ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated access and permit management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the key point of contact between the project team, stakeholders, client representatives, and tenants regarding site access and permits.
• Manage and coordinate multiple access requests and permits across a complex, high-security site.
• Maintain and monitor programme dates to ensure all access requirements align with project timelines.
• Conduct regular site visits and accompany tenants where necessary to assess access requirements.
• Ensure all documentation and processes meet safety, security, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate professionally via face-to-face meetings, email, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain workflow continuity.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong understanding of permit-to-work and access procedures within secure or high-risk environments.
• Previous experience in the petrochemical and/or construction industry is highly desirable.
• A high level of education and the ability to understand technical and procedural documentation.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills, with a professional and proactive approach.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and demonstrate a solution-focused, collaborative mindset.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

This role is Primarily office-based within the site office, with regular visits across the wider site as required. The role is based on a large, secure, multi-tenanted site, so discretion and professionalism are essential

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: (url removed) / (phone number removed)

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on these occasions.