Data Centre HV/LV Authorising Engineer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Finance

Flexible lifestyle benefits

MiDeals discounts

Cycle to work

Life cover

Pension

Job summary

Mitie is seeking an Authorising Engineer (HV/LV) in Peterborough to provide independent technical authority across data centre and critical environment operations throughout the UK. You will oversee safe switching, isolation, maintenance and restoration of HV/LV systems, supporting operational resilience and statutory compliance.

The role requires leading the appointment and ongoing review of Authorised Persons, implementing Mitie's safety procedures, conducting audits and risk reviews, and

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive HV/LV operational experience within data centres, critical environments or high-availability infrastructure.
• Previous experience as an Authorising Engineer, Senior Authorised Person or within a similar electrical governance role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the independent technical authority for HV/LV electrical systems, ensuring safe switching, isolation, maintenance and restoration activities across critical environments.
• Lead the assessment, appointment and ongoing review of Authorised Persons (APs), maintaining authorisation records and ensuring competency, training and governance requirements are met.
• Implement and oversee Mitie's Authorisation Procedures, Safe Systems of Work and electrical safety standards, providing technical support and guidance to operational teams.
• Conduct audits, compliance reviews and technical assurance activities, investigating incidents, identifying risks and driving continuous improvement across electrical safety performance.
• Provide expert advice to management on electrical safety, resilience, legislation, industry best practice and resource requirements, ensuring safe and compliant service delivery.

Skills

Electrical safety rules

HV/LV knowledge

Authorising Engineer experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Mitie is seeking an Authorising Engineer (HV/LV) in Peterborough to provide independent technical authority across data centre and critical environment operations throughout the UK. You will oversee safe switching, isolation, maintenance and restoration of HV/LV systems, supporting operational resilience and statutory compliance.

The role requires leading the appointment and ongoing review of Authorised Persons, implementing Mitie's safety procedures, conducting audits and risk reviews, and