Compliance and Permit Officer
Canary Wharf, London
£38,000 £40,000 (12-month FTC)
A fixed-term opportunity to join the Health, Safety & Compliance team of a leading organisation, ensuring contractor works are delivered safely and in line with permit-to-work procedures. Based primarily in Canary Wharf with travel across sites, this role offers a mix of office and site-based work, with one day WFH after probation.
The Compliance and Permit Officer will be responsible for:
Acting as the liaison between the organisation and contractors to ensure compliance with permit-to-work procedures.
Conducting pre-, during-, and post-work inspections to confirm RAMS and safety measures are in place.
Reviewing contractor RAMS, competency and certification before works commence.
Escalating and stopping works where unsafe practices are identified.
Logging monitoring outcomes and contributing to monthly compliance reports.
Supporting permit-to-work issuance and assisting with audits.
The Compliance and Permit Officer will have:
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
Strong organisational skills to manage high volumes of permits and applications.
Excellent communication skills with employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to permits and contractor compliance.
(Desirable) Additional training/knowledge in working at height, fire safety, confined spaces, asbestos, electrical, or gas safety.
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Vacancy Owner: Emily Swindlehurst (url removed) () (phone number removed) () (phone number removed)