Senior Authorised Person

Mitie; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking an HV Electrical Engineer to support safe, compliant and high‑quality operational performance across our power networks and wider engineering activities. The role focuses on delivering operational delivery across HV maintenance, with senior authorisation responsibilities and mentoring of junior engineers.

You will plan and manage teams, contribute to tender activity, produce performance reports, and travel occasionally to site locations while upholding Mitie policies for safety,

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience on networks from 11kV to 66kV.
• Senior Authorised Person Qualified.
• Strong IT skills: Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation capabilities.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery across HV maintenance, remedials and project works, acting as primary customer contact and ensuring SAP, training, audit and compliance requirements are met.
• Embed HSQE leadership; promote best practices, produce RAMS, conduct audits and site inspections; ensure compliance with policy and legislation.
• Plan and manage operational delivery by organising teams, supporting tender activity, and producing performance and KPI reports for senior leadership.
• Oversee technical duties including inspections, commissioning and witness testing; participate in SAP standby rota; provide initial fault response; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

IT skills

Leadership

Self-motivation

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Level 3 electrical qualification

Job description

HOURS: Monday to Friday (08:00 to 17:00)

LOCATION: Midlands Region

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a HV Electrical Engineer who will support the delivery of safe, compliant and high‑quality operational performance across our networks and wider engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities – Operational Delivery

• Lead operational delivery across HV maintenance, remedials and project works, acting as the primary customer contact and ensuring all SAP, training, audit and compliance requirements are fully met.
• Embed strong HSQE leadership by promoting best practice, producing RAMS, conducting audits and site inspections, and ensuring all activities meet corporate policy and legislative standards.
• Plan and manage operational delivery by organising teams, supporting tender activity (surveys, pricing, scopes), and producing performance and KPI reports for senior leadership.
• Oversee technical duties including factory/site/plant inspections, commissioning and witness testing, participating in the SAP standby rota and providing initial fault response, while mentoring junior engineers.
• Support project and customer needs with occasional travel and overnight stays, adhering to Mitie policies for travel, accommodation and expenses.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience working on networks from 11kV to 66kV.
• Senior Authorised Person Qualified
• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or Level 3 electrical qualification with significant experience)
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation capabilities.
• Self‑motivated and able to motivate others to achieve tight deadlines.