All Locations
Stevenage
Job Type
Permanent Full Time

Role overview

Location: Stevenage 

Salary: £45,000 + Overtime

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am to 5pm 

Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.  

 

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business

About the role

Role Overview

Working as part of the operational team; The Clerk of Works (Permit to work) will deliver insightful expertise in support of the client, projects & operational teams. They will be appointed to oversee permit approval and quality of work for all project related work ensuring work is executed to the highest safety standards.

The Clerk of Works main responsibility is to act as the approver for all project related work whilst ensuring that the client's permit to work process is adhered to.

You will be located on site and will liaise closely with contractors' staff and have responsibility for ensuring the safe system of works is adhered to by the workforce for the duration of any given project and will remain independent, to work in the best interests of the client and employer.

 
What you'll do:
 
  • Ensure compliance with the Permit to work approval process ensuring all documents are in place and signed when required.
  • Act as permit approver for all project related work on site that falls under EMCOR remit
  • Liaising closely with EHS, Project and Engineering teams to ensure project timelines are met
  • Attend any project meetings, walkdowns and handovers as required as part of the permit and HoP process
  • Conduct both desk & field permit to work reviews where appropriate.
  • Be able to support with any site audits.
  • Assist the Operation team by attending Client meetings as and when required.
  • Forge professional working relationships with the client, EHS Team and Operations.
  • Communicate with EMCOR internal stakeholders ensuring they are fully updated with progress on new and existing projects in areas under their remit.
  • Comply with all relevant Health and Safety procedures, ensuring the requirements of Health and Safety atWork act and Environmental legislation are met at all times and records maintained.
  • Support with toolbox talks.
  • Support EMCOR FM team ensuring areas under their control adhere to expected site standards
  • Advise on any Continuous Improvement Plan opportunities for the contract.
  • Works to be developed to meet all relevant British Standards and specific site rules and procedures.
  • Conduct random Safety tours to ensure compliance.
  • Be prepared to support EMCOR permit issuers as required with any additional requirements required to meet statutory requirements on the contract.
  • Be prepared to support other contract sites as required by the Technical Delivery Manager
  • Take prompt action to correct any shortfalls which may be reported by either the client or from company audits.
  • Encourage a continuous improvement culture so that the contract does not stagnate.
 
 
Who you'll be: 
 
  • Knowledge of health and safety in a construction and facilities management environment
  • IOSH Certificate required, working towards considered.
  • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment an advantage
  • Experience of permit to work systems.
  • Experience in a client facing role and being able to manage and ensure compliance with EMCOR and client processes and procedures

 

EMCOR UK benefits


  • Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
  • Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
  • GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
  • Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
  • Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
  • Bike To Work Scheme
  • Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
  • Dental scheme
  • Access to health assessments
  • Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

 

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work

 

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