At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Permit Coordinator to join our construction team. As a Permit Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe execution of tasks on The MMF Project by managing, auditing, and monitoring the permit to work system.
Here’s What You’ll Need 

Your primary responsibility will be to maintain a comprehensive register of permit acceptors and isolating authorities, while upholding compliance with both company and client procedures and processes.
You will also be responsible for initiating site audits to ensure adherence to the safe system of work, as well as maintaining a streamlined process for tracking and closing valid work permits upon completion of tasks.

Further Responsibilities\:

•    Maintain an accurate and up-to-date register of permit acceptors and isolating authorities. Facilitate the issuing of permits to authorised personnel and ensure the proper documentation of permit-related information.
•    Regularly audit and monitor the permit to work system to ensure strict compliance with company policies, as well as regulatory and client requirements.
•    Partake in audits to evaluate the implementation of the safe system of work. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify potential hazards, assess risk levels, and ensure that all tasks are being executed in accordance with approved permits.
•    Work with project managers, supervisors, and safety officers to ensure that all work activities are conducted in accordance with the approved permits. Provide guidance and support to address any non-compliance issues promptly.
•    Help in maintaining an organised system for tracking valid work permits, including their issuing, extensions, and any associated changes. Ensure that permits are closed promptly and accurately upon the completion of tasks.
•    Facilitate effective communication among project teams, permit acceptors, isolating authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of permit requirements and safety protocols.
•    Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all permit-related activities, including permit issuance, extensions, closures, and audits. Generate reports and summaries as required for management review. 

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Permit Coordinator to join our construction team. As a Permit Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe execution of tasks on The MMF Project by managing, auditing, and monitoring the permit to work system.
Here’s What You’ll Need 

Your primary responsibility will be to maintain a comprehensive register of permit acceptors and isolating authorities, while upholding compliance with both company and client procedures and processes.
You will also be responsible for initiating site audits to ensure adherence to the safe system of work, as well as maintaining a streamlined process for tracking and closing valid work permits upon completion of tasks.

Further Responsibilities\:

•    Maintain an accurate and up-to-date register of permit acceptors and isolating authorities. Facilitate the issuing of permits to authorised personnel and ensure the proper documentation of permit-related information.
•    Regularly audit and monitor the permit to work system to ensure strict compliance with company policies, as well as regulatory and client requirements.
•    Partake in audits to evaluate the implementation of the safe system of work. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify potential hazards, assess risk levels, and ensure that all tasks are being executed in accordance with approved permits.
•    Work with project managers, supervisors, and safety officers to ensure that all work activities are conducted in accordance with the approved permits. Provide guidance and support to address any non-compliance issues promptly.
•    Help in maintaining an organised system for tracking valid work permits, including their issuing, extensions, and any associated changes. Ensure that permits are closed promptly and accurately upon the completion of tasks.
•    Facilitate effective communication among project teams, permit acceptors, isolating authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of permit requirements and safety protocols.
•    Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all permit-related activities, including permit issuance, extensions, closures, and audits. Generate reports and summaries as required for management review. 

Essential

•    In-depth knowledge of permit to work systems, safety regulations, and industry best practices (preferable in the Nuclear industry).
•    Good understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
•    Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
•    Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with diverse teams.
•    Proficiency in using permit management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Additional relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) will be advantageous.
•    Previous experience track record of successful permit management and compliance oversight.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Vetnet, Harambe and Women’s find out more about our employee networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.  For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.

Essential

•    In-depth knowledge of permit to work systems, safety regulations, and industry best practices (preferable in the Nuclear industry).
•    Good understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
•    Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
•    Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with diverse teams.
•    Proficiency in using permit management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Additional relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) will be advantageous.
•    Previous experience track record of successful permit management and compliance oversight.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Vetnet, Harambe and Women’s find out more about our employee networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.  For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.