Permit Controller
TurnerTownsend
Posted: March 5, 2026
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Quick Summary
Permit Controller is responsible for managing permits and licenses for real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources projects in the UK. The role involves reviewing and approving permit applications, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Job Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
 
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
 
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Permit Controller to join our dynamic team in Stevenage. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for supporting the Capital Projects team in the management of contractor activities by issuing General and Supplemental Permit to work, and to support monitoring of contractors on projects.
• To fulfil the role of General Permit Issuer, and Supplemental Permit Issuer as defined in VQD-SOP-005517
• Fulfil responsibilities of the System modifier VQD-SOP-005106 Fire System Management Program communication of potential fire system impairment
• To manage project EHS risks during project delivery (Demolition, construction)
• To Provide support for EHS Audits
• Contractor Competency assurance
• Management of high-risk activities
• To ensure area hand backs are satisfactory to standards
• To collate and present H&S related statistical data
• To support accident and incident investigations
• To Engage with Local EHS Representatives
• To Engage with Area Owners and notify of disruption, facilitate Gemba walks and area handover
• CSCS card (White / Black)
• SMSTS
• NEBOSH Diploma
• NEBOSH Certificate
• Extensive Construction industry experience
• Knowledge of CDM 2015
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ 
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 
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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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