Permit and Compliance Manager
Job Introduction
Role
The Permit & Compliance Manager for SCS is responsible for leading all permitting, regulatory compliance and assurance for all high risk and permit controlled activities associated with the construction of the HS2 project.
The role ensures that all site activities are fully compliant with SCS / HS2 requirements and Principal Contractor procedures. Working within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, the Permit & Compliance Manager will coordinate and control the permit system, any required access approvals and operational compliance across all activities to support safe and efficient delivery of SCS scope of works.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
- Establish and maintain clear controls to ensure that all permit-controlled activities are supported by appropriate planning documentation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work prior to commencement.
- Lead the management of all construction permits, including but not limited to:
- Ground Disturbance permits (ie, Excavation works or breaking ground – HSG47)
- Electrical permits (including energisation and isolations)
- Environmental permits – permits to discharge etc
- Confined space access permits
- Hot works permits
- Drainage & utility permits – ie, for surveying or diversions
- High pressure jetting permits
- Working at height permits – including harnesses, ladders, MEWPs & mobile elevating plant etc
- Maintain a comprehensive permit register and ensure all permits remain valid and compliant throughout project execution.
- Acting as main point of contact for updating, reviewing and monitoring the management of change process and acting as key representative for the delivery team at the change control panels.
- Engaging with the supply chain to ensure products & services are compliant with our SCS procedures and associated H&S regulations
- Personnel competency reviews & authorisation of people for specific tasks & roles. Managing and offering appointments based on outcomes for each department
- Participate in Hazard Identification (HAZID) workshops and construction planning sessions to ensure that key operational hazards are identified and managed at the earliest possible stage
- Provide specialist input into the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with high-risk construction activities
- Contribute to the technical review and approval of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) & WPPs (Work Package Plans) to ensure proposed methodologies are safe, practical, and compliant with project requirements
- Provide support and guidance in the event of incident management and during investigation processes with the H&S manager & advisors
- Ensure that accurate and up-to-date as-built information relating to underground and overhead services is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, survey, and digital engineering teams to ensure operational teams have access to the most reliable service data available
- Communicate approved changes effectively to the Euston delivery teams and ensure updated procedures are embedded within operational practices.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience delivering and managing permit control systems
- Knowledge and Understanding of H&S assurance processes
- Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software).
- Relevant CSCS Card
- Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management – SMSTS
- Specialist training and competency in specific areas relating to:
- Confined space
- Working from height
- Excavations
- Hot works
- NEBOSHH qualification (or working towards)
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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