HV/LV Authorised Person - London

Anderselite; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderselite is seeking a highly skilled HV/LV Authorised Person to manage safe operation, isolation, and maintenance of HV/LV electrical systems in the London area. The role owns Fixed Wire Testing and PAT programmes, oversees annual building shutdowns, and serves as the technical lead for electrical matters.

You will issue PTWs, perform safe isolation, coordinate shutdowns, and manage contractors while ensuring statutory and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• HV/LV Authorised Person certifications and regulatory qualifications.
• BS 7671 (18th Edition) compliance and current status.
• 2391 or equivalent testing and inspection qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (desirable).
• Professional registration (IEng or EngTech) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Issue and authorise Permits to Work (PTW) under BS 7671 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Perform safe isolation and switching operations on HV/LV systems.
• Plan and coordinate annual building shutdowns and manage contractor resources.
• Own Fixed Wire Testing and PAT testing programmes; maintain schedules and reporting.
• Provide expert leadership on electrical matters and support fault diagnosis and investigations.
• Liaise with DNOs and equipment manufacturers; ensure compliance and documentation.
• Deliver training to electrical teams to promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

HV Authorised Person

LV Authorised Person

BS 7671 18th Edition

2391 Certification

Electrical Installation Level 3

5+ years HV/LV

Shutdowns management

Electrical safety regulations

Contractor management

Leadership skills

Education

HV/LV AP certifications

BS 7671 18th Edition

2391 (Inspection & Testing)

IOSH Managing Safely

EngTech/IEng desirable

Tools

CAFM systems

Electrical testing software

Job description

My client is seeking a highly skilled and responsible HV/LV Authorised Person to manage the safe operation, isolation, and maintenance of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems in the London area.

This critical role holds full ownership of Fixed Wire Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) programmes, manages all annual building electrical shutdowns, and acts as the primary technical expert and point of contact for all electrical matters within the organisation.

Key responsibilities include issuing and authorising Permits to Work (PTW) under BS 7671 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, performing safe isolation and switching operations on HV/LV systems, and implementing Lock-Off Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures. The role involves planning and coordinating annual building shutdowns, managing contractor resources, and ensuring all statutory and compliance activities are completed within shutdown windows.

You will own and manage the Fixed Wire Testing programme, maintaining schedules, contractor relationships, and compliance reporting, as well as the PAT testing programme, ensuring all portable electrical equipment is tested and tracked appropriately. The role requires providing expert technical leadership on electrical matters, supporting fault diagnosis, incident investigations, and liaising with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and equipment manufacturers.

Additional duties include monitoring HV/LV system performance, overseeing statutory maintenance, managing contractors, maintaining comprehensive documentation and records, and delivering training and mentoring to electrical teams to promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

• HV Authorised Person certification (11kV or 33kV)
• LV Authorised Person certification
• BS 7671 (18th Edition) qualified and current
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection and Testing) or equivalent
• Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience with HV/LV electrical systems
• Proven experience managing building shutdowns and Fixed Wire Testing programmes
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations and permitting processes
• Competence in contractor and vendor management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Software/Tools

• CAFM systems (e.g., Corrigo, Maximo)
• Electrical testing and reporting software

Certifications & Standards

• HV and LV Authorised Person certifications
• BS 7671 (18th Edition)
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (desirable)
• Professional registration (IEng or EngTech) desirable
• Arc Flash and thermographic surveying certification (desirable)

This role is temp to perm and is paying £31.25 per hour PAYE + holiday pay or £41.25 per hour Umbrella.