Authorising Engineer

OCS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS is seeking a Senior Authorising Engineer to provide expert technical assurance support to the account, working with the SAE and TSAM across safety, policy and process pillars. You will develop the EUK CMS across the estate and audit AP/CPs.

The role requires HND in engineering, AE/AP qualifications, UK driving license, and travel; you will publish compliance bulletins and support incident investigations while collaborating with central SLT.

Qualifications

• AE/AP knowledge with operation and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO45001 with strong HSE compliance.
• Proficient IT skills including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets and Visio.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK-wide.

Responsibilities

• Support the TSAM and SAE in updating CMS databases and trackers.
• Draft, peer review, approve and publish technical documentation across the account.
• Contribute to horizon scanning via industry webinars and communications.
• Provide technical support for safety incidents as required.
• Collaborate closely with account-based technical teams and central SLT.
• Exercise Functional Authority over AP/CP on technical assurance matters.
• Report to the SAE for independent assurance outputs.
• Align daily operations with the Head of Engineering & Risk Management.

Skills

AE/AP knowledge

Quality management systems

Strong communication

IT skills

Education

HND-level engineering

HV/LV AP and AE qualifications

Safety qualification (IOSH/SMSTS/CSCS)

Tools

Word

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Smartsheets

Visio

Job description

About The Role

Working within EMCOR UK who are now part of OCS UK & I group. Provide expert technical assurance support to the ACCOUNT, assisting the Head of Engineering and Risk Management through the Senior Authorising Engineer (SAE) across the People, Policy, and Process pillars. Develop and deliver the EMCOR UK (EUK) Technical and Safety Competency Management System (CMS) across the estate, including identifying, assessing, and periodically monitoring and auditing Authorised Persons (AP) and Competent Persons (CP). Undertake EUK’s audit and assurance plan by conducting professional technical compliance audits, identifying corrective actions, and ensuring their closure and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Technical and Safety Assurance Manager (TSAM) in updating the Technical Assurance Group database, registers, and trackers with account details for progress reporting during weekly/monthly reviews.
• Assist the SAE and TSAM in drafting, peer reviewing, approving, and publishing new technical documentation, including Compliance Bulletins, Directives, and Alerts across the customer estate.
• Conduct horizon scanning activities by participating in industry body webinars and other communications.
• Provide technical support for technical and safety incidents as required.
• No direct reports but a requirement to work closely and collaboratively with all members of the account based technical teams and ‘central’ SLT colleagues.
• Functional Authority over AP and CPs for matters relating to technical assurance.
• Role reports directly into the SAE for independent assurance outputs.
• Head of Engineering & Risk Management holds Functional Authority for the delivery of day‑to‑day operational technical assurance requirements.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable AE/AP knowledge with relevant operation and maintenance experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of technical, safety and risk management, including current safety issues, legislation, management, and ISO standards.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001 and ISO45001) with a high degree of procedural, technical, and HSE compliance.
• Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on technical management issues.
• Experience in advising businesses on good practice technical management.
• Excellent skills in collaborating with internal and external customers, including local authorities, regulators, and suppliers on complex issues.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Proficient in IT, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, and Visio.
• Experience of operating in a Media/broadcasting environment (desirable).

Education / Training

• Minimum HND-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, a similar technical field, or equivalent technical/engineering experience.
• HV/LV AP and AE qualifications.
• Recognised safety qualification (e.g. IOSH certification, SMSTS, CSCS etc) or a willingness to obtain.
• UK wide travel will be required.
• Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.