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Permit To Work Coordinator
Role summary
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The Permit To Work Coordinator manages the permit-to-work system to ensure hazardous activities are properly planned, authorised, controlled and closed out. The role typically requires experience in permit-to-work procedures, control of work, industrial or offshore operations, and familiarity with UK health and safety requirements. Candidates should be organised, confident communicating with supervisors and contractors, and able to assess interfaces between simultaneous activities. Knowledge of risk assessments, isolation procedures, toolbox talks and emergency controls is expected. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records, challenge unsafe practices, support operational teams and ensure work is carried out in line with company procedures and client standards.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Roustabouts have no route; degree-level engineers (going rate GBP 46,800 to 58,700) are sponsored, and electricians and pipe fitters only if on a shortage list.
Before you apply: Many rigs and platforms ask for an offshore safety induction with helicopter escape training (BOSIET, or its tropical version TBOSIET; refresher within 4 years) and an offshore medical. Ship crews need sea-safety certificates (STCW). Ask who pays.
Watch for: The July 2026 review proposes access from January 2027 for electricians, pipe fitters, welders and ship officers; not yet decided. Roustabout jobs are on no list read.
Official source: GOV.UK: Temporary Shortage List Stage 2 report (Migration Advisory Committee). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Offshore & Rig Operations jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Bed and meals | Bed and meals on the rig are free (recruiter guide) |
|---|---|
| Rotation | Varies; sources disagree on the usual North Sea pattern |
| Flights and transfers | Varies |
| Pay and allowances | Day rate, salary plus offshore allowance, or one rotation package; ask which |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Saipem Spa UK Branch
Saipem is a global engineering and energy services company headquartered in Italy, with operations across offshore and onshore construction, drilling, subsea services, pipelines, renewable energy and complex infrastructure projects. Saipem supports energy companies and industrial clients through engineering, procurement, construction, installation and project management services. Its UK branch, including its London operations, contributes to the company’s international project and operational activities. The organisation places strong emphasis on safety, technical competence, environmental responsibility and reliable execution in challenging work environments. Employees may work with multinational teams, contractors and major energy-sector clients, often within highly regulated project settings. Saipem offers opportunities for professionals seeking experience in international energy, marine, construction and infrastructure operations.