Authorised Person (Electrical) - Nuclear Project
AWE (Site-Based) | SC Clearance Required (DV desirable)
Competitive Rate/Outside IR35 + Expenses

The Opportunity
We''re supporting a major nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) to take ownership of electrical safety across a complex, large-scale project.
This is a critical role at the heart of project delivery - ensuring safe systems of work, managing energisations and isolations, and driving compliance with nuclear licence conditions and project procedures.
If you''re an established AP(E) who thrives in high-integrity environments and enjoys influencing teams across construction and commissioning, this is a standout opportunity.

What You''ll Be Doing
As the Electrical AP, you''ll be the focal point for electrical safety governance across the project. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating electrical safety in line with approved procedures
• Overseeing isolations & energisations (including cross-boundary activities)
• Reviewing and approving SSoW, energisation requests, and test documentation
• Auditing Contractors'' APs and carrying out site inspections
• Acting as the interface between Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, QA, and the Client
• Providing guidance and leadership to subcontractors and project teams
• Supporting and coordinating the M&E Permit Office function
• Ensuring a smooth transition from construction ? commissioning ? start-up
• Training, assessing, and appointing Authorised Persons (E) and maintaining registers
• Coordinating with utilities teams on HV energisations and shutdowns

What We''re Looking For
Essential:

• Proven experience as an Authorised Person (Electrical) on large-scale projects
• Background in construction & commissioning environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • HSAWA, EAWR, CDM Regulations
  • Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), safety cases, and risk management
• 17th/18th Edition IET Regulations
• Electrical testing qualifications (2391 / 2394 & 2395)
• AP(E) Training
• SMSTS (or equivalent) + First Aid
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a nuclear licensed environment
• Experience within an M&E Permit Office
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
• HV/plant systems experience

Why This Role?

• Work on a high-profile nuclear project with real impact
• Be a key decision-maker in electrical safety and compliance
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on a technically complex programme
• Long-term opportunity with career-defining experience