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 and 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....