Kingston University Service Company

If you need a work permit, you should submit your application at least 48 hours (Monday to Friday) before your work starts. 

The permits are issued manually so please email [email protected] to request your permit. We will contact you about the next steps. 

Please ensure you request your permit well in advance of your work start date. We aim to respond to your request withing two working days. After that it will take an additional two days (minimum) to issue your work permit.

Need to add a subcontractor to your permit? If they’re not registered to the permit system, email [email protected] with the following information:

• A copy of your public and employer liability insurance
• A signed copy of pages 28-29 of the Contractors and Subcontractors Policy
• The project they will work on
• A list of operatives that will be working on site

If the subcontractor is registered, all they have to do is complete their inductions and they’ll be added to the permit.

When the permit office has processed the subcontractor, they will appear on your online application form to be added to your permit submission.

You must have a hard or digital copy of your work permit to hand while you work on site. Your supervisor may need to show it for inspection.

You should return a signed copy of your permit at the end of your job. We’ll email you to remind you. If you don’t return it within 24 hours of expiry (48 hours for weekend permits) we will record it as unreturned.

If you need an emergency permit or have any permit-related questions or problems, you can reach the Kingston University Permit Office by:

• Direct line on 65148
• Telephone on 0208 417 5148
• Email at [email protected]

Please allow 48 hours for a response.