HV Authorised Person

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HV Authorised Person for a long-term contract in London, supporting HV operations and safety management on major data centre projects. The role offers a competitive rate of £400-£500 per day and the opportunity to work with a top-tier contractor known for its strong safety culture and engineering excellence. Candidates with experience in critical systems and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

£400-£500 per day

Long-term contract

Strong progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an HV AP on data centre, industrial or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV distribution, switching, and safety processes.
• Ability to manage safe systems of work and deliver switching operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HV switching, permits, isolations, and safety documentation.
• Act as the Authorised Person for HV systems across the project.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules and site procedures.

Skills

HV distribution

Safety management

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Job description

HV Authorised Person (Data Centre) - London

Rate: £400-£500 per day

Location: London

Type: Long-Term Contract

Start: ASAP

A major UK engineering contractor delivering large-scale data centre projects is seeking an experienced HV Authorised Person to support HV operations, switching, and safety management on a flagship London hyperscale site.

This is a long-term opportunity with a contractor known for exceptional engineering capability, strong safety culture, and consistent repeat business with global data centre clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out HV switching, permits, isolations, and safety documentation
• Act as the Authorised Person for HV systems across the project
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules and site procedures
• Support commissioning teams during energisation and IST phases
• Coordinate with electrical supervisors, engineers, and client representatives
• Review HV designs, RAMS, switching schedules, and procedures
• Maintain HV logs, reports, and safety records

Key Requirements

• Experience as an HV AP on data centre, industrial or mission-critical projects
• Strong knowledge of HV distribution, switching, and safety processes
• Ability to manage safe systems of work and deliver switching operations
• Experience supporting commissioning and energisation phases
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

What's on Offer

• £400-£500 per day
• Long-term contract on a major multi-year DC programme
• Work with one of the UK's strongest technical contractors
• High-performance engineering environment with strong progression