Job Description

Authorised Person (Electrical) - AP(E)

Location: Reading, UK

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance

We are seeking an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) [AP(E)] to join a major construction and commissioning programme within a highly regulated environment.

This is a key position responsible for ensuring electrical safety compliance across the project, supporting the safe delivery of construction, testing, energisation and commissioning activities. You will act as a subject matter expert for electrical safety, providing governance, oversight and guidance to project teams, contractors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate electrical safety activities in accordance with project procedures and regulatory requirements.

Review, approve and oversee Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), electrical isolations, energisations and live testing activities.

Liaise with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Quality and Client teams on all electrical safety matters.

Audit Authorised Persons (Electrical), conduct site inspections and maintain relevant safety registers and records.

Coordinate and witness electrical isolations and energisations of plant and equipment.

Support the operation of the M&E Permit Office and ensure effective control of live electrical activities.

Review contractor documentation, including test sheets, site acceptance tests, setting-to-work documentation and safety procedures.

Provide electrical safety training and guidance to project personnel.

Assess, appoint, audit and maintain competency records for AP(E) personnel.

Ensure contractors and vendors comply with project electrical safety procedures and standards.

Essential Requirements

Time-served Electrical Technician, Electrician or Electrical Engineer with significant site-based experience.

Current or previous experience as an Authorised Person (Electrical) - AP(E).

17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 electrical testing qualifications.

AP(E) training certification.

SMSTS or equivalent CDM qualification.

Full First Aid qualification.

Strong knowledge of:

Health and Safety at Work Act (HSAWA)

Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR)

CDM Regulations

Risk Assessments

Safety Cases

Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)

Experience supporting large-scale construction and commissioning projects.

Experience working with contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.

Desirable Experience

Experience within nuclear, defence, power generation, utilities or other highly regulated industries.

Experience operating within an M&E Permit Office environment.

Project management experience.

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or membership of a relevant professional institution.

Experience working on safety-critical plant and equipment.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role on a major engineering programme where safety, quality and technical excellence are paramount. You will work alongside experienced project, construction and commissioning teams, helping to deliver complex infrastructure safely and successfully