Permit to Work Officer

Job Title: Work Authorisation – Permit to Work Officer

Location: Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site

Reporting To: HPC Permit Office Manager

Job Purpose / Overview:

Spencer Ogden has an excellent 6 month (rolling) contrtact starting ASAP at Hinkley Point C. You are responsilble to issue, cancel, and suspend Work Authorisations and Construction Permits to Work through the P2W system. The role ensures safe coordination of construction activities across the HPC site.

Working Context:

• HPC is a highly regulated and complex construction environment.
• NNB GenCo is the principal contractor.
• The Permit Officer will interface closely with Tier 1 and 2 contractors and other stakeholders to maintain control over work activities.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Verify and process work authorisation requests and associated documentation (RAMS).
• Issue permits in a timely and coordinated manner.
• Engage with Construction, Safety, and Technical teams.
• Conduct assurance and compliance monitoring on site.
• Report non-compliances and good practices.
• Contribute to performance/KPI reports.
• Support procedure updates and communication flows.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Essential:

• Deep knowledge of CDM Regulations (2015) and UK HSE legislation.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Independent and proactive working style.
• Experience working in a Permit to Work (PTW) environment (e.g. power stations, refineries).
• Mechanical or Electrical background.
• IOSH certification.
• Construction/multi-discipline interface experience.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical/electrical industry best practice knowledge.

Core Competencies:

iNTEGRITY:

• Prioritises safety and ethical conduct.

iMPACT:

• Reliable delivery and contingency planning.

iNCLUSION:

• Collaboration, respect, and communication.

iNSPIRATION:

• Open to innovation and continuous improvement.

Sustainable Business Responsibility:

• Understands and supports  goals to operate sustainably in financial, social, and environmental terms.

Health & Safety Responsibility:

• Everyone must follow, support, and promote safe working practices as  policies and the law.

Summary:

This is a high-responsibility role in a complex construction environment where safety, compliance, and coordination are paramount. It's ideal for a candidate with a strong construction, engineering, or safety background who thrives in structured environments and values process discipline.