Electrical Authorising Engineer

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Authorising Engineer to oversee electrical safety compliance across operations. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work on prestigious projects while ensuring the highest standards of safety are maintained.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in electrical engineering, especially in construction or engineering.
• Confident in authorising and approving electrical systems.
• Ability to handle audits and inspections thoroughly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules and procedures.
• Review designs and maintain detailed records.
• Conduct regular audits and provide expert support.

Skills

Electrical standards and regulations

Authorisation of electrical systems

Auditing and inspections

Education

Relevant electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

As Electrical Authorising Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with electrical safety rules and procedures across our operations.

Key skills required for this role

("Electrical Authorising Engineer" OR "Authorised Person" OR "Electrical AP" OR "LV AP" OR "HV AP"

Important

("Electrical Authorising Engineer" OR "Authorised Person" OR "Electrical AP" OR "LV AP" OR "HV AP"

Job Title Electrical Authorising Engineer
Location Watford, England

Salary £70 000 per annum plus car allowance
Work Opportunity Permanent

Introduction

We're partnering with a top construction and engineering firm looking for an experienced Electrical Authorising Engineer to join their team. This permanent role offers a fantastic chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects and make a real impact. Enjoy a competitive salary, work on prestigious projects, grow your career with great development opportunities, and thrive in a supportive team with a comprehensive benefits package.

What will I be doing?

• Take charge of all electrical engineering work across the company, making sure everything runs smoothly.
• Keep the team on track with compliance by ensuring all work meets the latest standards and regulations.
• Authorise and approve electrical systems and installations with confidence and precision.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections, providing expert support to keep things safe and up to standard.
• Review designs, maintain detailed records, and deliver training to help the team grow and stay sharp.

What do I need to succeed?

• You've got solid experience in electrical engineering, especially in construction or engineering environments.
• You know the electrical standards and regulations inside out.
• You're confident in authorising and giving the green light to electrical systems and installations.
• Audits and inspections? You handle them thoroughly and with ease.
• You hold a relevant electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualifications that back up your expertise.

What's my next step?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - please click the apply button and we'll be in touch shortly to discuss next steps.

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