Electrical Senior Authorised Person (13601)

Tilbury Douglas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

JIB Benefits package

Pension

Bupa

Travel expense reimbursement

Training: SMSTS/First Aid and role‑rel

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Appointed Person (Electrical) to lead safe electrical activities across London and the South East. The role combines SAP duties with testing, inspection and certification of electrical installations, ensuring records are meticulous and compliant with the Electrical Code of Practice.

You will work with project teams and the National SAP Manager, travel regularly, and support continuous improvement in safety, testing accuracy and

Qualifications

• Approved electrician and qualified electrical tester with 18th Edition.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience testing, inspecting and certifying electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety procedures, regulations and industry standards.
• Well-organised communicator able to work independently across multiple projects and travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Senior Appointed Person duties across multiple projects.
• Testing, inspecting and certifying electrical installations with accurate records.
• Carrying out monthly compliance inspections in London and the South East.
• Identify non-compliance and implement corrective actions with project teams.
• Maintain electronic compliance records and attend meetings; undertake general electrical installation work when SAP duties are not required.

Skills

Approved electrician

Qualified electrical tester

18th Edition qualification

IT/record management

Education

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent

18th Edition qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Tilbury Douglas Engineering is looking for an experienced Senior Appointed Person (Electrical) to support the safe delivery of our electrical projects across London and the South East.

This is a varied role combining Senior Appointed Person responsibilities with electrical testing, inspection, certification and general installation work. You will work closely with our project teams and National SAP Manager to maintain high standards of electrical safety and ensure compliance with legislation, industry requirements and our Electrical Code of Practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Undertaking Senior Appointed Person duties and supporting the safe management of electrical activities across multiple projects.
• Testing, inspecting and certifying electrical installations, ensuring all records and documentation are completed accurately.
• Carrying out monthly compliance inspections across our electrical projects in London and the South East.
• Identifying areas of non-compliance and working with project teams to implement the appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintaining electronic compliance records, attending relevant meetings and completing general electrical installation work when SAP or testing duties are not required.

We’re looking for

• An approved electrician and qualified electrical tester with a current 18th Edition qualification.
• A recognised Inspection and Testing qualification, such as City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent.
• Practical experience of testing, inspecting and certifying electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety procedures, regulations and industry standards, together with good IT and record-management skills.
• A well-organised and confident communicator who can work independently across multiple projects and travel regularly throughout London and the South East.

SMSTS and First Aid qualifications would be beneficial; however, Tilbury Douglas Engineering will arrange these and any additional training required for the right candidate.

What We Can Offer You

• Employment under the JIB Working Rule Agreement
• JIB Technician rate of £26.70 per hour
• Guaranteed minimum working week of 43 hours
• Overtime rates applying after 37.5 hours
• JIB benefits package, including pension and Bupa
• Reimbursement of travel expenses, subject to receipts
• SMSTS, First Aid and any additional role-related training required

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.