Fatigue Management & Sentinel Coordinator

1st Step Solutions are supporting an M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Fatigue Management & Sentinel Coordinator on a Permanent basis based in Barbican.

Please note this is a hybrid model of work- 3 days in the office and 2 days at home

Job overview:
To manage and continuously improve the company's fatigue management and Sentinel compliance arrangements, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant deployment of labour across all relevant projects.
The role is responsible for proactively identifying, assessing and escalating fatigue-related risks, maintaining robust workforce compliance records, coordinating Sentinel sponsorship and competencies, and supporting the business in meeting client, legal and industry requirements including Network Rail, Transport for London / London Underground, ROGS and RISQS expectations.
This role acts as a key link between Operations, HSEQ, HR, Project Teams and Labour Suppliers to ensure workforce readiness, safety and assurance.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and maintain labour forecasts, rosters, shift patterns and working hours across projects
Monitor actual hours, rest periods, night work, travel time, overtime and shift changes
Identify and escalate actual or emerging fatigue risks to Project Management and HSEQ
Ensure FRAMPS and FRI assessments are completed, maintained and updated following changes or incidents
Highlight high-risk rosters and implement mitigation measures (e.g. shift changes, supervision, stand-down periods)
Track annual leave, sickness, rest day working and cumulative fatigue indicators
Support planning during high-demand periods (e.g. acceleration, shutdowns, possessions)
Assist with investigations where fatigue may be a contributing factor
Act as Sentinel Scheme Coordinator/Administrator
Maintain accurate sponsorship records and workforce competence data
Ensure only authorised, competent and sponsored personnel are deployed
Monitor expiries for competencies, medicals, training and assessments
Arrange timely renewals to maintain operational continuity
Coordinate Sentinel briefings, rule updates and workforce communications
Liaise with project teams and labour suppliers on workforce readiness and access
Maintain auditable records in line with company and Sentinel requirements
Ensure deputy cover and effective handovers during absences
Support internal and external audits (fatigue, Sentinel, workforce competence)
Prepare records, reports and audit evidence packs
Attend audit meetings and respond to information requests
Support close-out of audit actions and track findings
Identify trends and ensure lessons learned are embedded
Provide support for RISQS, client and certification audits
Ensure compliance with ROGS, Working Time Regulations and industry standards
Stay updated on Sentinel rules, fatigue standards and legislation
Maintain accurate workforce records (status, competencies, deployment)
Coordinate joiners, movers and leavers with HR, HSEQ, IT and Document Control
Liaise with agencies and suppliers for labour hours and compliance data
Support booking of training, Sentinel competencies and SABRE numbers
Produce regular reports on:
o Fatigue risk
o Workforce compliance
o Upcoming expiries
o Trends and key risks
Provide labour and safety hours data to HSEQ and leadership teams
Track KPIs (fatigue exceedances, competency renewals, audit actions)
Recommend improvements to systems, planning and workforce controls
Demonstrates a working knowledge of fatigue management principles relevant to site operations
Understands the importance of Sentinel and its role in maintaining a safe, compliant workforce
Maintains awareness of operational and safety requirements within the rail and construction industries
Demonstrates a solid understanding of compliance requirements in construction/rail environments

Experience & Knowledge
2 years' experience in training, compliance or fatigue management role (Construction/Engineering/Rail experience advantageous)
Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including:
o Word
o PowerPoint
o Excel (strong/intermediate to advanced level required)
o Power BI experience advantageous
Applies technical knowledge of industry systems, including:
o Sentinel
o Fatigue monitoring tools

Package:
Private health care
Life Assurance (death in service) 3x Salary
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension
Eye Tests & Prescription Safety Glasses
Company sick pay
Annual leave
Salary Extra discounts - (entertainment, cinema tickets days out etc.
Plus, a few others, like company events, competitions etc