HV Authorised Persons

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Experience:

5+ Years

Role Overview The UK HV/LV Authorised Person is a critical safety and technical role responsible for the safe operation, isolation, and management of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems across JLL-managed UK facilities. This position holds full ownership of Fixed Wire Testing and PAT Testing programs, manages all annual building shutdowns, and serves as the primary electrical technical expert and point of contact for all UK electrical matters.

Key Responsibilities §  Electrical Safety & Permitting (Critical Function)§  Act as designated Authorised Person under BS 7671 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989§  Issue, authorize, and close Permits to Work (PTW) for electrical isolation and maintenance activities§  Perform safe isolation of HV and LV electrical systems following approved procedures§  Implement and verify Lock-Off Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures for electrical equipment§  Conduct pre-work safety briefings with contractors and internal teams§  Perform authorized switching operations on HV and LV switch gear§  Create and approve electrical Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS)§  Lead emergency response for electrical incidents and faults

Annual Building Shutdowns (Full Ownership)§  Plan and coordinate all annual building electrical shutdowns across UK portfolio§  Develop comprehensive shutdown schedules in consultation with clients and stakeholders§  Coordinate with Landlord (LL) on building-wide shutdown requirements and timings§  Create detailed switching schedules and isolation sequences for shutdown periods§  Liaise with site teams, Engineering Managers, and operations to minimize business disruption§  Schedule and coordinate all electrical maintenance, testing, and upgrade works during shutdowns§  Manage contractor resources and activities during shutdown periods§  Conduct pre-shutdown risk assessments and method statement approvals§  Oversee commissioning and re-energization procedures post-shutdown§  Produce shutdown reports documenting all works completed and any issues identified§  Ensure all statutory and compliance activities are completed during shutdown windows

Fixed Wire Testing Program (Full Ownership)§  Own and manage the UK Fixed Wire Testing (Periodic Inspection) program§  Maintain comprehensive database of all Fixed Wire Testing requirements across UK portfolio§  Schedule and coordinate Fixed Wire Testing in accordance with BS 7671 requirements (typically 3-5 year cycles)§  Procure and manage relationships with NICEIC/NAPIT approved contractors§  Review and approve Fixed Wire Testing reports and certificates§  Identify and prioritize remedial works arising from Fixed Wire Testing§  Ensure all C1 (Danger) and C2 (Potentially Dangerous) observations are actioned immediately§  Track remediation of C3 (Improvement Recommended) observations§  Maintain audit-ready records of all Fixed Wire Testing certificates and remedial works§  Report Fixed Wire Testing compliance status to senior management and clients§  Manage budgets for Fixed Wire Testing and associated remedial worksPAT Testing Program (Full Ownership)§  Own and manage the UK Portable Appliance Testing…