Electrical Authorising Engineer

Tokamaks have challenging power demands, often requiring specialist distribution, power conversion, protection and earthing technology. The role will involve providing independent technical oversight of low-voltage electrical safety across the company. The successful candidate will author, develop and audit the application of the company’s Low Voltage Electrical Safety Policy, and safe systems of work, as well as advising on statutory compliance. They will also assess and approve the appointment of personnel authorised to carry out electrical work, lead electrical incident investigation, and advise the company leadership team and directors as the technical authority for matters of electrical safety.

The successful candidate will also contribute to development of high-voltage safety policy and practice.

• Author, develop and audit the application of the company’s Low Voltage Electrical Safety Policy.
• Provide independent assurance to the company leadership team and directors on compliance with relevant legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and adherence to BS 7671.
• Deliver technical bulletins, toolbox talks and briefings, responding to incidents or observations, and keeping procedures aligned to current guidance and industry practice.
• Present a consistent on-site presence for day-today oversight, inspections, and engagement with teams and contractors
• Maintain the assessment and appointment framework for personnel authorised to carry out electrical work, and administer records of appointed personnel.
• Define training and re-assessment requirements for general staff, and electrical appointed persons.
• Lead an audit programme, encompassing application of policy, safe systems of work, documentation, test and inspection, and contractor management.
• Lead investigation into electrical incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and systemic improvements, and reporting findings and recommendations to the company leadership team and directors.
• Act as the ultimate technical authority for matters of electrical safety in the course of LV design, installation, maintenance and operation.
• Set minimum standards for signage and documentation, including schematics/schedules, test and inspection reports, and equipment manuals.
• Advise on the control of contractor activities on site, including the authorisation of contractors to carry out electrical work.
• Contribute to the development of high-voltage safety policy and practice.

• Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Recognised Authorising Engineer training and/or experience as an SAP(LV)
• Proven experience managing and auditing the application of low-voltage safety policy in complex industrial/scientific environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EAWR 1989 and BS 7671, and demonstrable experience of their implementation
• Experience of maintaining authorisation frameworks for the appointment of personnel carrying out electrical work
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable design standards and codes

• Experience of HV safety management, and the development of HV safety controls and policy.
• Experience of LV and HV power system protection.
• Proficiency in use of AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software
• Experience of earthing system design.
• Field experience of LV/HV power system commissioning, testing, and operation.
• Familiarity with specialist power systems plant specific to the fusion industry.

• Self-motivated and able to take the initiative to progress work independently
• Authority, confidence and resilience to challenge unsafe practices and enforce policy
• Able to manage conflicting priorities and change
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Practical aptitude and enthusiasm for working ‘hands on’ with equipment

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary 3-day festive break depending on business needs
• Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Pension scheme
• Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical…