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.
Vacancy Reference: PR/028590
Vacancy Owner: Emily Swindlehurst | emily.swindlehurst@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 611328