Electrical Authorised Person

Electrical Authorised Person
Newmarket
12 months

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor who looking for an Electrical Authorised Person to join their team on a project in Newmarket.

Due to the nature of the project, you will be required to be vetted for Security Clearance so a clear criminal background will be required to successfully pass security.

Duties:
- Management of electrical sub-contractor, planning works and provide reports on tasks undertaken.
- Switching of LV switch gear and the migration of cabling from old to new equipment.
- Organise and execute LV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on LV networks in accordance with Electrical Safety Rules.
- Diversion of services to allow construction works.
- Scheduled checks and maintenance actions on electrical equipment.
- Managing contract works where necessary and providing reports.
- Issuing electrical safety documentation where necessary.
- Electrical testing and commissioning activities.
- Supervise works where necessary.
- Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety, Quality, Environmental and Operational within the areas of responsibility.
- Liaise with colleagues and supervisors on timeframe and labour requirement.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed as required.
- Ensure Outlook calendar is kept up to date.
- Reporting on a daily basis with site issues or progression.

Education/Skills:
- City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Services or equivalent.
- CSCS/ECS card.
- Appointed Person (AP) Certificate.
- SSSTS or SMSTS.
- 2391.
- 18th Edition.
- Previous experience as a Senior Authorised person or completed SAP duties.
- Previous experience on similar projects desirable.
- Good literacy skills.
- Proactive thinking with an enthusiastic character.
- Well organised and able to meet deadlines.
- Excellent people management skills.