Energy Marshall - Data Centres (Nordics)

Arcadis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Energy Marshall to lead electrical safety on HV/MV/LV sites. You will develop safety documentation, audit switching, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role may require significant international travel to Finland.

Based in the UK with potential country-based work, you will supervise Authorized Persons, issue high voltage permits, and mentor project teams to uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and manage Energisation Strategy and the Electrical Safety Plan.
• Familiar with Electricity at Work Regulations and HV safety rules.
• Experience auditing switching schedules and safety documentation.
• Knowledge of safety documentation control and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical safety documentation.
• Audit and review site switching schedules, including power on, isolation, and earthing of high voltage apparatus.
• Audit and review AP (Authorised person) Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Limitation of Access documents.
• Attend client meetings, resolve operational issues, mentor team members, assist in creating outage programmes, and ensure compliance with local procedures and legislation.
• Take full responsibility for the site Electrical safety plan, engineering policy, procedure, and legislation, demonstrating sound decision‑making skills.
• Work effectively within a team environment that includes clients, subcontractors, and project staff.
• Candidates with other recognised qualifications will be considered if they can demonstrate relevant experience in a similar environment.

Skills

Energisation Strategy

Electrical Safety Plan

Audit safety docs

Switchgear safety

HV/MV/LV safety

Safety documentation control

Emergency procedures

Team mentorship

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

In high voltage (HV) environments, safety is essential. An Energy Marshall is a professional who will be responsible for the safety of themselves and others in HV/MV/LV areas; the Energy Marshall must take steps to ensure HV/MV/LV equipment is safely isolated and safe to work on and is ultimately responsible as a senior figure for overseeing the work of Authorized Persons via audit and in‑person review.

Our Energy Marshall will lead site electrical safety and plan; therefore, will have the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to make sure the electrical safety protocols are effectively managed and upheld. The role aims to improve site understanding of power systems at a senior authorised person level and covers statutory regulations and safe operation. The practical elements of the role will have you performing audits and cross‑checking switching operations on real HV/MV/LV/ELV equipment, making sure the site is prepared in line with your place or work’s safety rules and regulations.

As an Energy Marshall, you will also be qualified to issue safety documents such as high voltage electrical permits to work.

You can be based either 100% in country, or there will be significant international travel to Finland (11/3 day rotations).

Role accountabilities

• Develop and implement electrical safety documentation.
• Audit and review site switching schedules, including power on, isolation, and earthing of high voltage apparatus.
• Audit and review AP (Authorised person) Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Limitation of Access documents to ensure site progress complies with local Regulations.
• Attend client meetings, resolve operational issues, mentor team members, assist in creating outage programmes, and ensure compliance with local procedures and legislation.
• Take full responsibility for the site Electrical safety plan, engineering policy, procedure, and legislation, demonstrating sound decision‑making skills.
• Work effectively within a team environment that includes clients, subcontractors, and project staff.
• Candidates with other recognised qualifications will be considered if they can demonstrate relevant experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Ability to build and manage Energisation Strategy and the Electrical Safety Plan

• Electricity at Work Regulations
• Electrical Hazards and Precautions
• Arrangement of High Voltage Systems
• Operational and Safety Features of Switchgear
• High Voltage / Medium Voltage / Low Voltage Safety Rules
• Issue and Control of Safety Documentation - review and Audit
• Safety Lockout Procedures (Key Safes/Multihasps)
• Enforce Emergency Conditions
• Audit and reviewing switching, safety documents and switching programmes
• Fault Incidents process and closure with corrective actions
• Programme Review - key milestones

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximise the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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