AWE (Site-Based) | £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 | SC Clearance Required (DV desirable)
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, JSP375, 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 shutdownsWhat We're Looking For
Essential:
Proven experience as an Authorised Person (Electrical) on large-scale projects
* Strong working knowledge of JSP375 (ESSENTIAL)
* Background in construction & commissioning environments
* Strong understanding of HSAWA, EAWR, CDM Regulations, 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 skillsDesirable:
Experience in a nuclear licensed environment
* Experience within an M&E Permit Office
* Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
* HV/plant systems experienceWhy 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
* Outside IR35 opportunity with career-defining experience
-defining experience
Salary description
£500.00 - £520.00 per day