Appointed Person (LV)

Authorised Person (LV) – Freelance 
Cardiff (8-Month Requirement)
August Start | CIS / LTD

A leading building services contractor is looking for an experienced Authorised Person (LV) to support electrical operations on a major infrastructure project in South Wales.

This is a long-term freelance opportunity (approx. 8 months), with a planned start in August 2026, working alongside a principal contractor delivery team on a live site.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing and carrying out LV switching operations, ensuring safe systems of work are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as LV Authorised Person (AP) on site
• Carrying out and overseeing LV switching activities
• Issuing and controlling permits to work / isolation procedures
• Supporting energisation, commissioning and handover phases
• Coordinating with site management and principal contractor teams
• Ensuring compliance with H&S standards, site procedures, and electrical safety regulations

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Authorised Person (LV)
• Strong background in building services / M&E / infrastructure projects
• Experience working on large-scale or complex live sites
• Confident managing:
  • Switching procedures
  • Permits and isolations
  • Safe systems of work
• ECS / CSCS (or equivalent)
• Relevant AP LV authorisation

The Opportunity

• Approx. 8-month contract
• Major project environment with structured delivery teams
• Consistent workload on a live site
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced principal contractor

Rate

• £350 to £450 per day depending on experience and project background
• CIS or LTD payment available

(Top-end rates available for candidates with proven AP experience on major infrastructure or healthcare projects)

Apply

If you’re an experienced LV Authorised Person available from August and looking for a long-term freelance role in South Wales, get in touch for a confidential discussion.