Authorised Person (Electrical) – Nuclear Project
AWE (Site-Based) | SC Clearance Required (DV desirable)
Competitive Rate/Salary + Long-Term Project
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 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 shutdowns
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Proven experience as an Authorised Person (Electrical) on large-scale projects
- Background in construction & commissioning environments
- 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
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience in a nuclear licensed environment
- Experience within an M&E Permit Office
- Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
- HV/plant systems experience
Why 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
- Long-term opportunity with career-defining experience
Electrical Technicians
Aldermaston -AWE
£38.17 per hour (CIS/Umbrella)
Clearance: SC (essential) / DV preferred
The Opportunity
We are looking for 23 skilled Electrical Technicians to join a high-profile programme in the nuclear sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals to work on challenging, rewarding projects with a competitive package and career development opportunities.
Whether you prefer staff, CIS, or umbrella arrangements, this role offers flexibility while working in a technically demanding and safety-critical environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- 5 years post-qualification electrical experience
- 2 years’ experience in the nuclear sector (or DV clearance as an exception)
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
- CSCS Gold Card
- SC Clearance (or DV for exception cases)
Flexibility for Staff Roles:
- Staff candidates may be considered if they have either the required experience or the SC clearance. NVQ Level 3 and Gold Card remain essential.
Why Join?
- Work on high-profile nuclear projects with structured career development
- Flexible contract options (Staff, CIS, Umbrella)
- Supportive, safety-focused working environment
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If you’re an experienced Electrical Technician looking to take your career to the next level in the nuclear sector, this is the perfect opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing team.
Senior Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure Projects
AWE, Berkshire
Hybrid – 2 days per fortnight on site
£55-60/hour – Outside IR35 (pending determination)
Security Clearance: SC required (DV eligibility essential)
About the Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support delivery across the One Team Framework on high-profile defence infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically complex, highly regulated programmes, contributing to the design and delivery of critical electrical infrastructure across a secure environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions within a collaborative, multi-discipline team.
The Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure systems, with a focus on HV/LV power distribution, substations, and associated networks.
You will take ownership of engineering outputs across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, programme, and cost requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design activities for infrastructure projects, including HV/LV systems and substations
- Develop design deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), load studies, cable schedules, and system layouts
- Produce and review detailed engineering documentation (design reports, specifications, FAT/SAT documentation)
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and project requirements
- Interface with multidisciplinary teams, Project Managers, and stakeholders
- Manage and review subcontractor design outputs and approvals
- Support commissioning activities, ensuring system performance, operability, and safety
- Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project risks
Technical Competencies
- Strong background in electrical infrastructure design (HV/LV, substations, power distribution)
- Experience delivering electrical systems within highly regulated environments (defence, nuclear, or similar)
- Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings (AutoCAD or similar)
- Familiarity with UK and international electrical standards and best practice
Person Specification
Qualifications:
- Degree, HNC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience & Knowledge:
- Proven experience in electrical design and delivery on infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of power distribution systems, protection, and control
- Experience across full project lifecycle (concept through commissioning)
Skills:
- Strong technical reporting and documentation capability
- Effective communicator within multidisciplinary teams
- Proficient in MS Office and engineering design tools
Why Join This Contract?
- Work on long-term, high-value defence infrastructure projects
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Competitive £55-60/hour (Outside IR35 potential)
- Opportunity to contribute to critical national infrastructure within a collaborative environment
