Senior Authorising Engineer (Mechanical)

ISS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS, a leading global workplace and facility management company, is seeking a Senior Authorising Engineer to join its London team. This role involves working across complex accounts in healthcare, promoting safety standards, and collaborating with a diverse engineering team to influence engineering practices. Candidates should possess AE experience with an Electrical/Mechanical focus and be prepared to lead high-risk activities while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Authorising Engineer with Electrical/Mechanical background is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote high health and safety standards across sites.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Mentor teams on Safe Systems of Work compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Standards

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Expertise

Education

AE experience with Electrical/Mechanical bias

Job description

Senior Authorising Engineer (Mechanical), London

Client:

ISS

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

These roles will work across two major segments, each containing multiple accounts with contrasting client needs: Healthcare (using HTM) and JSP 375. Applicants should have knowledge of both standards.

The accounts are complex, with large engineering teams and multiple stakeholders. The SAE must collaborate effectively within a matrix organization, balancing technical expertise with stakeholder engagement.

These are new roles reflecting business growth, offering an excellent opportunity for an Authorising Engineer to progress to SAE level, influence engineering standards, and work with SMEs for a leading Hard FM provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure high health and safety standards across sites.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, mandatory, and contractual safety requirements.
• Set Safe System of Work requirements for high-risk activities.
• Interview, assess, and appoint authorized persons per policies.
• Lead and mentor teams on Safe Systems of Work compliance.
• Define responsibilities for authorized persons regarding systems and installations.
• Maintain a register of authorized persons and report deficiencies.
• Document and communicate deviations from guidance to authorized persons.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• AE experience with Electrical/Mechanical bias.

The Company

ISS is a global workplace and facility management company committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer challenging careers and opportunities for growth, aiming to make a positive impact through our work and people.