Electrical Authorising Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

25 days annual leave

Company car if applicable

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity andfamily

Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a dynamic Electrical Authorising Engineer to support the NZT project at Redcar and Cleveland. You will ensure safe operation, maintenance and commissioning of HV/LV systems, develop safety rules, and authorise personnel in line with UK standards and project requirements.

Join a leading UK infrastructure contractor delivering iconic projects with a strong focus on safety, collaboration and innovation. A competitive salary and benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Essential engineering qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience as Authorising Engineer or AP on large infrastructure projects.
• Solid knowledge of UK electrical law and standards (Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671).
• Proven ability to manage electrical safety in a complex multi-contractor setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs) and safe systems of work.
• Act as the principal technical authority on HV/LV infrastructure systems.
• Assess and authorise electrical personnel to ensure competency per project and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and permit-to-work systems.
• Carry out technical audits and inspections of electrical systems and PTW operations.
• Advise on system designs for operability and safety.
• Lead or support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain electrical authorisation registers and training records.
• Support commissioning with HV/LV switching strategies, isolations, energisation processes.
• Interface with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulators.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Authorising Engineer experience

UK electrical legislation knowledge

Safety management in multi-contractor

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project. As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster. Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Electrical Authorising Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you'll be doing

The Electrical Authorising Engineer (AAE) is responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant operation, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical systems across the project. This role includes the development, implementation, and enforcement of electrical safety procedures, and the assessment and authorisation of electrical personnel in line with statutory and project-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs) and associated safe systems of work
• Act as the principal technical authority on all electrical matters related to high and low voltage (HV/LV) infrastructure systems
• Assess and authorise electrical personnel (e.g., APs – Authorised Persons) to ensure competency in accordance with project and legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations (e.g., BS 7671, Electricity at Work Regulations), and permit-to-work systems
• Carry out technical audits and inspections of electrical systems and permit-to-work operations to ensure safety and quality standards are met
• Advise on system designs to ensure operability and maintainability with respect to safety
• Lead or support incident investigations involving electrical systems and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain and update the electrical authorisation register and training records
• Support commissioning teams with HV/LV switching strategies, isolations, and energisation processes
• Interface with project stakeholders including clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies

Who we're looking for

The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

• Equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Previous experience in an Authorising Engineer or AP role within large infrastructure projects
• In-depth knowledge of UK electrical legislation and standards (e.g., Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671)
• Experience in managing electrical safety in a complex, multi-contractor environment

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some Of Our Key Benefits Are

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/