Principal Authorising Engineer
New Yesterday
£75,000 + Benefits Step out of operations & into technical authority. If youre currently operating as a Senior Authorised Person or Authorising Engineer within an NHS Trust, MOD environment or FM provider, this is the opportunity to step into a position where you define electrical safety standards
not just work within them. This role combines the scope of a Principal Authorising Engineer with the flexibility and exposure of a multi-site Authorising position, giving you both strategic influence and broad technical reach across critical infrastructure environments. You will play a key role in maintaining operational safety standards, supporting succession planning, and acting as the focal point for all electrical safety matters within the business. Youll operate as a key technical authority across a portfolio of NHS & MOD sites, ensuring Safe Systems of Work are compliant, robust, and consistently applied. Responsibilities: Undertaking technical compliance audits & reporting on non-compliance across sites. Assessing, developing & recommending engineers for Authorised Person (AP) appointments. Providing assurance that site-level operations align with approved SSoW through audits & competency assessments. Evaluating competence, training & experience of APs & supporting ongoing development. Providing technical assurance across HV/LV systems to maintain safe system of work (SSoW) compliance. Implementing, auditing & monitoring SSoW aligned to statutory electrical regulations. Acting as the technical interface between senior management & client teams on all electrical safety matters. Requirements: Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (IHEEM). Strong background within NHS, MOD, FM or similar regulated environments. Proven experience as an Authorising Engineer or a Senior Authorised Person stepping up. Benefits : Step into real authority with operationat Principal / AE level with business-wide influence Autonomous role within a structured environment & further career progression Strategy over reactivity with afocus on compliance, audits & prevention rather than day-to-day firefighting 26days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare Life insurance 4x salary Enhanced company pension scheme If interested, get in touch & apply below or call Callum on 07398866141.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering