Electrical Authorised Person – SC Cleared

Electrical Authorised Person – SC Cleared

  • Contract
  • Berkshire
    Location: Berkshire
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £600 - £650 per day + Ltd
    Contact: Kirsty Lockyear
    Contact email: kirsty.lockyear@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07460 922037
    Job ref: BBBH26147_1776179768
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Apr-28
    Startdate: ASAP

    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

    Your Consultant

    Kirsty Lockyear

    Principal Consultant

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