Permit Coordinator
Costain Group Plc
Coordinate, track, and ensure compliance of work permits and related documentation.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Defence
Road
Rail
Integrated Transport
Nuclear
Role
What you would be doing
permit tracking
audit compliance
document management
records maintenance
report generation
metrics management
- Monitor permit compliance
- Assist in the production and supply of electronic and hard copy documents
- Act in mutual trust and co-operation and uphold Costain values
- Facilitate effective communication among project teams, permit acceptors, isolating authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of permit requirements and safety protocols.
- Regularly audit and monitor the permit to work system to ensure strict compliance with company policies, as well as regulatory and client requirements.
- 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.
- Attend relevant meetings
- Provide assurance to Project Manager by ensuring that all records are maintained.
- 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.
- Review, management and uploading of documents held on sites for projects
- Deal with enquiries efficiently and effectively
- Uploading and management of documents in line with best practice standards
- Manage registers and Metrics including for file storage
- Streamlined process for tracking and closing valid work permits upon completion of tasks.
What you bring
autodesk vault
microsoft office
security clearance
permit coordination
construction experience
teamwork
- Be proactive in their own professional development, learn new skills and broaden/deepen professional experience
- High level of competence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite/Sharepoint and other IT systems
- Able to work effectively to deadlines
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
- Several years’ experience in a similar role in a construction or related industry
- Check SQEP is applied to all authorising permit rolls. Issue of letters of authority.
- Highly organised with an attention to detail.
- Proven experience in Permit Coordination or document control function
- The successful candidate will either be a current holder of Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance, or have the ability and be willing to obtain security clearance required for role.
- Experience in the use of Autodesk Vault
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and other disciplines in both verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills and team worker
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must hold or be able to obtain security check (sc) or developed vetting (dv) clearance.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1865
Year Established
Established in 1865, the company has over 150 years of experience in engineering and construction.
- A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
- Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
- Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
- Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
- Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
- Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
- Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.
5% reduced incidents
Safety improvement
Achieved a 5% reduction in workplace incidents over the past three years through comprehensive safety training and equipment upgrades.
100% renewable energy
Energy commitment
Committed to sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.
95% satisfaction rate
Customer loyalty
Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
50% engagement increase
Employee wellness
Increased employee engagement by 50% through initiatives focused on mental and physical wellbeing.
- Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
- Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
- Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
- Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
- Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
- Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better
38% Scope 1 Emissions
Carbon Reduction Target
Achieved a significant reduction in operational emissions compared to baseline.
80% HVO Fuel Mix
Sustainable Fuel Adoption
Increased the proportion of hydrotreated vegetable oil in the fuel mix.
10% Emission Intensity
Carbon Efficiency Improvement
Reduced emission intensity per revenue unit compared to baseline.
100% Renewable Electricity
Clean Energy Transition
All office energy consumption sourced from renewable tariff-backed providers.
- Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
- Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
- Emission intensity (tCO₂e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
- Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
- October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
- Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
- PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
- Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024
75% Participation
Best Companies Accreditation 2024
Achieved 'A Very Good Company to Work for' Best Companies one-star accreditation with 75% employee participation.
26 Weeks Leave
Enhanced Parental Leave Policy
Improved maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave to 8 weeks full pay, and introduced 5 days paid carers' leave.
46/50 Score
Considerate Constructors Scheme
Achieved an average score of 46/50 in Considerate Constructor Scheme contracts, exceeding the industry average of 41.
41% Spend
SME Contract Spend
41% of total contract spend (£650m) went to SMEs in 2024, exceeding the UK Government's 33% target.
- Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
- Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
- Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce
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