Authorised Person (Electrical) - AP(E)

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.