Electrical Authorised Person – SC Cleared

Authorised Person (Electrical) – Nuclear Project
AWE (Site-Based) | £500-520/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 shutdowns

What 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 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
  * Outside IR35 opportunity with career-defining experience

-defining experience