Electrical Authorising Engineer – Net Zero Teesside Project

Tees Valley; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

25 days leave

Company car

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Refer and Earn

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is recruiting an Electrical Authorising Engineer for the NZT project at Redcar and Cleveland. You will lead safety rules, authorise personnel and ensure compliance across HV/LV infrastructure, coordinating with clients, contractors and regulators to deliver a fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree, substantial AP/AE experience, and a strong grasp of UK standards (BS 7671) and Electricity at Work Regulations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience as Authorising Engineer or AP on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical legislation and standards (BS 7671).
• Experience managing electrical safety in multi-contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Electrical Safety Rules and safe systems of work.
• Act as principal technical authority on HV/LV infrastructure electrical matters.
• Assess and authorise electrical personnel to ensure competency.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and permit-to-work systems.
• Carry out audits and inspections of electrical systems and permits-to-work.
• Advise on safe and operable system designs.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain the electrical authorisation register and training records.
• Support commissioning with HV/LV switching strategies and energisation.
• Interface with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulators.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Authorising Engineer

HV/LV systems

UK regulations

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Balfour Beatty is recruiting an Electrical Authorising Engineer for the NZT project at Redcar and Cleveland. You will lead safety rules, authorise personnel and ensure compliance across HV/LV infrastructure, coordinating with clients, contractors and regulators to deliver a fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree, substantial AP/AE experience, and a strong grasp of UK standards (BS 7671) and Electricity at Work Regulations.