Electrical Authorised Person - SC Cleared

Authorised Person (Electrical) - Nuclear Project

AWE (Site-Based) | SC Clearance Required (DV desirable)

Competitive Rate/Salary + Long-Term Project

We're supporting a major nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) to take ownership of electrical safety across a complex, large-scale project. This is a critical role at the heart of project delivery - ensuring safe systems of work, managing energisations and isolations, and driving compliance with nuclear licence conditions and project procedures. If you're an established AP(E) who thrives in high-integrity environments and enjoys influencing teams across construction and commissioning, this is a standout opportunity.

• Managing and coordinating electrical safety in line with approved procedures
• Overseeing isolations & energisations (including cross-boundary activities)
• Reviewing and approving SSoW, energisation requests, and test documentation
• Auditing Contractors' APs and carrying out site inspections
• Acting as the interface between Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, QA, and the Client
• Providing guidance and leadership to subcontractors and project teams
• Supporting and coordinating the M&E Permit Office function
• Ensuring a smooth transition from construction ? commissioning ? start-up
• Training, assessing, and appointing Authorised Persons (E) and maintaining registers
• Coordinating with utilities teams on HV energisations and shutdowns

Essential:

• Proven experience as an Authorised Person (Electrical) on large-scale projects
• Background in construction & commissioning environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong understanding of:
  • HSAWA, EAWR, CDM Regulations
  • Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), safety cases, and risk management
  • 17th/18th Edition IET Regulations
  • Electrical testing qualifications (2391 / 2394 & 2395)
  • AP(E) Training
  • SMSTS (or equivalent) + First Aid

Desirable:

• Experience in a nuclear licensed environment
• Experience with in an M&E Permit Office
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
• HV/plant systems experience

• Work on a high-profile nuclear project with real impact
• Be a key decision-maker in electrical safety and compliance
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on a technically complex programme
• Long-term opportunity with career-defining experience