Regional Electrical Authorised Person (HV/LV)

Equans UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover 2x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Training & development

Employee networks

Job summary

Equans seeks a Regional Electrical Authorised Person (HV/LV) to provide dedicated AP capability across a portfolio of contracts inside the M25. You will support sites with electrical resilience and manage isolations, shutdowns and critical works, working with contract teams and regional Authorising Engineers.

You will deliver switching programmes, risk assessments and contingency plans, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and ensuring electrical safety standards are met to support

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant electrical engineering qualifications.
• Experience as HV & LV Authorised Person preferred.
• Experience with HV/LV switching, isolation, permit-to-work, and safe restoration of supplies.
• Strong knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in healthcare, education, public-sector, industrial estates.

Responsibilities

• Act as an appointed HV/LV Authorised Person, applying Equans and relevant healthcare Safe Systems of Work.
• Plan and control HV/LV switching, isolations, permits, sanction-for-test activities and safe restoration of supplies.
• Lead and support shutdowns, maintenance, projects and mobilisations.
• Provide regional AP cover during vacancies and periods of increased operational risk.
• Coordinate contractors and communicate electrical risks to stakeholders.
• Review drawings, procedures, and switching schedules for improvements.

Skills

HV/LV switching

Authorised Person

Electrical safety

Risk assessment

Site coordination

Travel

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Electrical engineering qualifications

Job description

Equans is looking for Regional Electrical Authorised Person (HV/LV) to join our team. This is a full time permanent role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package.

This is a regional operational engineering role where you will be responsible for providing dedicated High Voltage and Low Voltage Authorised Person capability across a varied portfolio of contracts inside the M25. You will support sites where electrical resilience, competence or capacity requires additional resource, with a particular focus on healthcare and complex estates, education, public-sector contracts and other critical environments.

Working as a shared regional resource, you will provide expert support for electrical isolations, planned shutdowns, maintenance, projects, mobilisations and urgent operational requirements. You will work closely with contract teams and regional Authorising Engineers, while retaining the professional judgement and independence required of an appointed Authorised Person.

What will you deliver?

• Act as an appointed HV/LV Authorised Person, applying Equans and relevant healthcare Safe Systems of Work.
• Plan and control HV/LV switching, isolations, permits, sanction-for-test activities and safe restoration of supplies.
• Lead and support shutdowns, black-start tests, maintenance, projects and mobilisations.
• Provide regional AP cover during vacancies, absences, mobilisations and periods of increased operational risk.
• Prioritise support for healthcare, complex estates, education and public-sector contracts.
• Prepare and coordinate switching programmes, risk assessments, method statements, impact assessments and contingency plans.
• Support Authorising Engineers with site reviews, AP assessments, audits and electrical safety assurance.
• Review drawings, procedures, switching schedules and records, identifying risks and required improvements.
• Provide expert HV/LV advice on defects, failures, remedial works and operational planning.
• Maintain accurate records of appointments, switching, permits, incidents and lessons learned.
• Coordinate contractors and communicate electrical risks effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support regional planning, escalation of operational risks and the development of future HV/LV Authorised Persons.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Excellent training and development opportunities as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant electrical engineering qualifications, or an equivalent demonstrable route to competence.
• Ideally you will have had previous experience working as an HV & LV Authorised Person.
• Demonstrable experience in HV/LV switching, isolation, permit-to-work systems, shutdown planning and safe restoration of supplies.
• Strong knowledge of electrical Safe Systems of Work, statutory requirements and operational risk control.
• Experience working in critical environments such as healthcare, education, public-sector, industrial or large commercial estates.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, system schematics, switching schedules, test documentation and technical reports.
• Experience coordinating specialist contractors and managing electrical safety risks.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports, risk assessments, plans and operational documentation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across London and South East England.
• Due to the nature of our contracts, successful post holder will be required to obtain CTC Clearance.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.