Senior Authorising Engineer (Mechanical)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Authorising Engineer (Mechanical) to enhance safety and compliance across diverse client accounts in London. This role presents a unique opportunity to work within a matrix organization, collaborating with large engineering teams while promoting high standards of health and safety. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing engineering standards and mentoring authorized personnel. Join a leading employer in the Hard FM sector and take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment that values growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Authorising Engineer with a focus on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure health and safety standards across sites.
• Lead and mentor teams on Safe Systems of Work compliance.
• Document and communicate deviations from guidance.

Skills

HTM standards knowledge

JSP 375 standards knowledge

Health and safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

AE experience with electrical/mechanical bias

Job description

Below is a refined version of the job description, focusing on clarity, formatting, and relevancy:

Senior Authorising Engineer (Mechanical), London

Client: ISS

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Reference: 0e0a683dc2a6

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

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

The accounts are complex, with large engineering teams and diverse stakeholders. The SAE must be highly technical and capable of collaborating effectively within a matrix organization.

Each account has its own engineering resources and leadership team, at various stages of their lifecycle. As these are new roles reflecting business growth, this is a great opportunity for an Authorising Engineer to progress to SAE level, develop engineering standards across multiple accounts, and work with SMEs for a leading employer in the Hard FM sector.

Key Responsibilities

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

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• AE experience and status with an electrical/mechanical bias

About ISS

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facility management, committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer challenging careers with opportunities for growth, emphasizing people at the heart of our business.