Electrical Authorised Person (LV)
Location: Midlands
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: EHSQ
About Our Client
Operating for over four decades, our client is a premier building services provider delivering full-scale mechanical and electrical solutions across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. Recognised repeatedly as a Deloitte Best Managed Company, they work across high-spec sectors-including data centres, logistics, pharmaceuticals, industrial, healthcare, and energy. Their highly skilled team provides seamless end-to-end support, spanning initial engineering design to complete installation and long-term facility maintenance.
Position Overview
As the Electrical Authorised Person, you will act as the primary custodian of site-level electrical safety, taking complete charge of Low Voltage (LV) systems. You will implement and manage the company's Safe System of Work, ensuring every task, test, and operational procedure is executed with full compliance, rigorous control, and zero compromise on safety.
Key Responsibilities
Permit Administration & System Safety
- Authorise, manage, suspend, and close out all Permits to Work and Sanctions to Test.
- Implement and oversee electrical Safe Systems of Work across active project sites.
- Draft and evaluate Electrical Safety Programmes tailored to scheduled maintenance and installation works.
- Confirm all site operations carry appropriate clearance and formal approval before work starts.
Isolations & Operational Control
- Guarantee LV electrical networks are safely isolated, locked out, proved dead, and secured prior to work commencing.
- Direct and approve all system energisation and de-energisation workflows.
- Execute precise switching routines while keeping detailed electrical logs and operational records.
- Collaborate closely with commissioning specialists, project leads, and client teams during energisation phases.
Compliance, Audits & Incident Prevention
- Interrogate Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) prior to issuing safety permits.
- Maintain accurate Electrical Safety Registers alongside critical site documentation.
- Conduct routine site audits to confirm full alignment with electrical safety protocols.
- Lead investigations into near misses, dangerous occurrences, and electrical incidents, recommending corrective measures.
Team Oversight & Safety Leadership
- Direct and supervise Skilled Persons operating under your authorised remit.
- Evaluate contractor and staff competencies prior to granting operational access.
- Mentor junior electrical engineers and guide prospective Authorised Persons.
- Champion a strong safety-first culture, exercising the authority to halt any unsafe practices immediately.
Candidate Profile
Essential Criteria
- Technical Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, City & Guilds 2360/2365/5357, or an equivalent recognised trade qualification.
- Regulations: Current BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations certification (18th Edition).
- Field Experience: Proven track record working with LV distribution network installations and running Permit to Work system environments.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS7671 standards, and safe electrical isolation/switching procedures.
- Technical Literacy: Skilled at reading and translating single-line diagrams, schematic drawings, and switching routines.
- Soft Skills: Clear communication skills, solid operational decision-making, and strong safety leadership capabilities.
Desirable Criteria
- Prior formal appointment as an LV Electrical Authorised Person.
- Exposure to High Voltage (HV) switching operations or working towards HV AP status.
- Higher qualifications such as an HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering.
- Valid SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS card, or Emergency First Aid certification.
- Experience delivering mission-critical projects (e.g., data centres, pharmaceutical plants, or heavy industrial facilities).
Benefits & Workplace Culture
Our client is dedicated to fostering a flexible, inclusive environment where dynamic talent thrives. Alongside strong career progression opportunities, they offer:
- Highly competitive salary package
- Professional development and training support
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Health & Wellness initiatives
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse workforce where every team member is valued, supported, and given equal opportunity to excel.
