Job Description

Authorised Person (Electrical) - Nuclear Project

AWE (Site-Based) | £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 | SC Clearance Required (DV desirable)

The Opportunity

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, JSP375, 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.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Electrical AP, you'll be the focal point for electrical safety governance across the project. Key responsibilities include:

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 shutdownsWhat We're Looking For

Essential:

Proven experience as an Authorised Person (Electrical) on large-scale projects

* Strong working knowledge of JSP375 (ESSENTIAL)

* Background in construction & commissioning environments

* Strong understanding of HSAWA, EAWR, CDM Regulations, 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

* Strong stakeholder management and communication skillsDesirable:

Experience in a nuclear licensed environment

* Experience within an M&E Permit Office

* Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status

* HV/plant systems experienceWhy This Role?

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

* Outside IR35 opportunity with career-defining experience

-defining experience