Authorised Person - Sustainable Energy Projects - London

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy contractor in London is looking for an Authorised Person (AP) Electrical to join their delivery team. This permanent position involves overseeing live energy projects focusing on low-carbon solutions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably with AP experience. The role offers a salary range of £90,000 to £100,000 plus a full package including bonuses and progressive career opportunities in an agile work environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Training

Career progression

Collaborative office environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience in energy or utilities sectors.
• Prior experience as an Authorised Person preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LV systems and switchgear required.

Responsibilities

• Manage isolation, energisation, and permit-to-work procedures as Authorised Person.
• Ensure compliance and safety in LV systems testing and commissioning.
• Contribute to documentation and final commissioning processes.

Skills

Electrical safety authorisation

Cable sizing

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of LV electrical infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Authorised Person Sustainable Energy Projects London

£90,000 £100,000 + Package Permanent Site-Based

A specialist energy contractor, part of one of the UK's most respected MEP groups, is seeking an Authorised Person (AP) Electrical to join its growing delivery team in London. This is a permanent role with a hybrid setup across their head office and energy project sites.

Working as the senior electrical lead on live CHP, heat network, and distributed energy projects, you ll act as the point of control for safe energisation, LV systems commissioning, and operational readiness across a diverse project portfolio.

This is a technically stimulating role for someone who wants to play a critical part in the UK's low‑carbon energy transition ideal for an engineer with electrical safety authorisation or AP experience looking to step up.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Authorised Person for electrical systems managing isolation, energisation, and permit‑to‑work procedures
• Take lead responsibility for LV system safety, testing, and commissioning readiness across heat networks and energy centres
• Deliver electrical engineering input from concept design through to detailed install and system handover
• Act as senior site‑based engineer, reviewing installations, resolving site issues, and managing compliance
• Work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure delivery meets performance and safety standards
• Use Amtech and Excel to carry out cable sizing and distribution load calculations
• Ensure all electrical installations meet IET Wiring Regs (BS7671), grid connection specs, and client requirements
• Input into documentation, reporting, test packs, and final commissioning procedures
• Coordinate with project management and design leads on scheduling and procurement
• Uphold the business s AP protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and energisation approvals

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s degree (Level 8 / Honours) in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years electrical engineering experience, ideally in the energy, MEP, or utilities sectors
• Prior experience working as an Authorised Person (or ready to be formally appointed)
• Strong knowledge of LV electrical infrastructure including switchgear, UPS, PFCs, MDBs, cabling, and containment
• Experience with cable sizing and electrical modelling (e.g. Amtech/Trimble)
• Familiar with control systems, BMS interfaces, and distributed energy networks
• Good command of MS Office; AutoCAD or Revit skills beneficial
• Comfortable working across office and site environments with hands‑on problem‑solving ability

What s on Offer

• £90,000 £100,000 + full package (bonus, pension, training, progression)
• Permanent role with a small, agile, and forward-thinking energy contractor
• Work on sustainable heat networks, CHP systems, and major city-scale energy projects
• Collaborative office environment with direct access to senior leadership
• Career progression into Senior AP / HV Authorisation / Engineering Management roles
• Part of a stable and growing MEP group with decades of delivery experience
• Contribute to clean energy goals and decarbonisation of urban infrastructure