Senior Authorised Person: Electrical Safety Lead

Thomas Search; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Search is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to provide expert leadership across UK Defence Operations, ensuring Safe Systems of Work are robust, compliant and consistently applied. The role focuses on electrical safety and hazardous area operations, supporting APs at sites and driving continuous improvement.

The position requires strong experience in SAP roles, JSP 375 knowledge, audits, and Health & Safety leadership, with HV/LV certification and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating in a SAP or electrical safety leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of JSP 375 and Authorised / Responsible Person processes.
• Proven track record in leading Safe Systems of Work in high-Hazard environments.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and embedding Safe Systems of Work improvement programmes across UK Operations
• Developing and maintaining standards to support company Safe Systems of Work in line with JSP 375
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to Site APs, Facility Managers and Integrated Delivery Teams
• Supporting audits and assisting sites to close out actions and observations
• Managing and supporting succession planning, training and mentoring for current and prospective APs
• Acting as a key interface with Projects teams where SAP / AP input is required

Skills

Safety leadership

Electrical safety

Hazardous areas

Audits & compliance

Education

HNC / HND in Engineering or Technical discipline

Senior Authorised Person certification (HV/LV)

Job description

Thomas Search is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to provide expert leadership across UK Defence Operations, ensuring Safe Systems of Work are robust, compliant and consistently applied. The role focuses on electrical safety and hazardous area operations, supporting APs at sites and driving continuous improvement.

The position requires strong experience in SAP roles, JSP 375 knowledge, audits, and Health & Safety leadership, with HV/LV certification and security clearance eligibility.