Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.
We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.
At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

The Permit Coordinator is responsible for managing and controlling the permit-to-work system on a live data centre construction site. This role ensures that all high-risk activities are properly assessed, authorized, and executed in accordance with site safety protocols and client requirements. The Permit Coordinator acts as a gatekeeper for safe work practices, ensuring that construction teams operate within clearly defined boundaries and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Permit System Administration
• Operate and maintain the site’s Permit to Work system, ensuring all permits are correctly issued, tracked, and closed.
• Review permit applications for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with approved method statements and risk assessments.
• Ensure permits are issued only after appropriate safety checks and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Work Coordination & Safety Assurance
• Coordinate daily permit meetings with construction supervisors, subcontractors, and safety officers.
• Prevent conflicting activities by managing permit schedules and identifying overlapping work zones.
• Ensure that isolation procedures (electrical, mechanical, etc.) are verified before issuing permits for high-risk work.
• Site Monitoring & Compliance
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify that permitted works are being carried out safely and in accordance with permit conditions.
• Stop work or escalate issues when unsafe practices or permit violations are observed.
• Maintain a visible presence on site to support teams and reinforce PTW protocols.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of all issued, active, and closed permits.
• Generate daily and weekly reports on permit activity, trends, and compliance metrics.
• Support incident investigations by providing permit history and documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with construction managers, safety officers, and client representatives to ensure alignment on PTW processes.
• Provide training and guidance to subcontractors and new site personnel on PTW procedures.
• Continuously improve the PTW system based on feedback and lessons learned.