Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Highview Power Carrington – LAES Project (FOAK)
50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage Facility | Greater Manchester

First‑of‑a‑kind, commercial‑scale greenfield delivery of a 50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, supporting long‑duration energy storage and the UK’s net‑zero transition.

The project utilises proprietary LAES technology, converting surplus renewable electricity into stored liquid air, with later pressurisation and reheating to drive turbines for electricity generation.

Role / Scope (Bilfinger UK):

• Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
• Delivery of complex, safety‑critical systems within a novel technology environment
• Working within a large high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary integrated delivery team on a technically challenging FOAK scheme

A landmark project combining innovation, engineering excellence, and collaboration to deliver one of the UK’s most advanced energy storage assets.

As the Permit To Work Officer your activities will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Administer and coordinate the Permit to Work system across all construction areas.
• Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of all work permits (Hot Work, Cold Work, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Isolation, Excavation, etc.).
• Ensure that risk assessments and job safety analyses (JSAs) are conducted and attached to all relevant permits.
• Verify that isolation plans (LOTO) are in place and approved before work begins.
• Conduct site visits to confirm that work is being performed under valid permits and in line with safety conditions.
• Maintain accurate PTW logs and permit tracking records.
• Liaise with operations, maintenance, construction, and HSE teams to ensure permit conditions are fully understood and followed.
• Stop work or escalate issues when unsafe conditions or permit violations are observed.
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations related to PTW breaches or near misses.
• Provide training and support to personnel on PTW procedures and safe work practices.
• Make work site visits to planned activities
• Collaborate with project / construction managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to plan and schedule all work activities
• Identify potential risks and issues, and proactively address them to avoid delays or safety concerns
• Attend Daily Coordination and PTW Meetings

Skills and Qualifications 

• Good communication skills required
• Good interpersonal skills required as part of a large project team
• Suitable IT skills – MS Office, Navis Works 2024
• Self motivated to achieve client deadlines

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

 leo.taylor@bilfinger.com