Authorised Person Electrical in Burghfield, South East

SC Clearance essential

Our Client has a requirement for an Authorised Person (Electrical), who will be required to work on a contract basis in Reading.

Role Purpose:

The Authorised Person (Electrical) is responsible for managing and coordinating electrical safety in line with approved project procedures.

The role provides governance and assurance of electrical safety systems across site activities, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Licence Conditions, QMS requirements, and project delivery processes.

You will also coordinate Electrical Authorised Persons, oversee safe systems of work, and ensure safe execution of isolations, energisations, and live testing activities across the project lifecycle.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Support safe execution of works in line with the Project Completion Schedule
• Coordinate and manage Electrical safety across Engineering, Construction, Quality, Commissioning, and Client teams
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders on all electrical safety matters
• Ensure all contractor documentation, test sheets, and records comply with project procedures
• Audit Contractor APs and undertake site inspections to ensure compliance
• Maintain AP registers, safety documentation, and permit-related schedules
• Manage and coordinate:
  • Electrical isolations and energisations
  • Cross-boundary switching activities
  • Live testing and energisation processes
• Support the M&E Permit Office in controlling live site electrical activities
• Coordinate with utilities teams for HV shutdowns and external energisations
• Ensure smooth transition from construction through commissioning and start-up phases
• Review and approve:
  • Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
  • Energisation and isolation plans
  • Initial Energisation Requests
  • Test documentation and commissioning records
• Train, assess, appoint, and audit Authorised Persons (Electrical)
• Maintain AP(E) register and ensure compliance with appointment requirements
• Deliver electrical safety training to project teams
• Ensure compliance with HSAWA, EAWR, CDM regulations, and project safety procedures

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential:

• Time-served Electrical Technician or Electrical Engineer with strong site experience
• 17th / 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations
• Electrical testing qualifications (2391 or 2394 & 2395)
• AP(E) training and experience as an Authorised Person (Electrical)
• SMSTS or equivalent CDM qualification
• Full First Aid qualification (including resuscitation)
• Strong experience in construction and commissioning environments
• Experience working within M&E Permit Office systems
• Strong understanding of electrical safety systems and procedures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to chair meetings and resolve technical/safety issues
• Strong knowledge of HSAWA, EAWR, CDM, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work
• Experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary teams

Desirable:

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution
• Experience working in nuclear/licensed site environments
• Experience with safety-critical plant and systems
• Strong background in specification, commissioning, maintenance, or operational plant environments

Other:

• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain SC Clearance (minimum)
• DV Clearance desirable

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for role looking for new employment.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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