Authorising Engineer

Spencer Ogden; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working flexibility

Long-term contract engagement

Job summary

A major offshore wind developer/operator is seeking an experienced Authorising Engineer to oversee safety compliance and operational performance in Scotland. The role includes responsibilities for HV/LV electrical systems and developing safety systems while working within the Wind Turbine Safety Rules framework. The position offers a competitive day rate, long-term contract until the end of 2026, and hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Authorising Engineer or senior electrical safety role, ideally in offshore wind or power generation.
• Strong understanding of WTSR, HV/LV authorisation, and electrical safety management systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Act as Authorising Engineer for HV/LV electrical systems, ensuring robust safety governance and compliance.
• Lead on development and monitoring of safe systems of work.
• Deliver governance, audit, and continuous improvement within O&M and electrical safety processes.
• Support Authorised and Competent Persons in maintaining electrical safety and performance
• Deliver governance, audits, and continuous improvement of electrical safety processes

Skills

Electrical safety management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Job description

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Authorising Engineer – Offshore Wind (Scotland)

Location: Scotland (Offshore / Onshore Support)

Contract: Long-term (until at least end of 2026)

Company: Major Offshore Wind Developer / Operator

Spencer Ogden is proud to be partnering with a leading offshore wind developer expanding its operations across Scotland. We’re seeking an experienced Authorising Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations across the company’s offshore wind portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Authorising Engineer for HV/LV electrical systems, ensuring robust safety governance and compliance.
• Provide oversight and assurance under the Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) framework.
• Lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of safe systems of work.
• Support Authorised and Competent Persons in maintaining high standards of electrical safety and operational performance.
• Deliver governance, audit, and continuous improvement within the company’s O&M and electrical safety processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an Authorising Engineer or senior electrical safety role, ideally within offshore wind or power generation.
• Strong understanding of WTSR, HV/LV authorisation, and electrical safety management systems.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term contract engagement (through end of 2026, with extension potential).
• Opportunity to work with a leading offshore wind operator at the forefront of the UK’s renewable energy transition.
• Competitive day rate and hybrid working flexibility.

If you’re looking to apply your technical expertise in a role that truly drives safety and operational excellence in offshore renewables, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Staffing and Recruiting and Services for Renewable Energy