Compliance & Permit Officer in London, London

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 | (+44) 7773 978494

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Shirley Parsons Ltd, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Shirley Parsons Ltd, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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