Job: Engineering Electricity Contract type: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Location: West Hampstead West Hampstead United Kingdom Offer ID: 92130Equans is looking for Regional Electrical Authorised Person (HV/LV) to join our team. This is a full time permanent role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package.This is a regional operational engineering role where you will be responsible for providing dedicated High Voltage and Low Voltage Authorised Person capability across a varied portfolio of contracts inside the M25. You will support sites where electrical resilience, competence or capacity requires additional resource, with a particular focus on healthcare and complex estates, education, public-sector contracts and other critical environments.Working as a shared regional resource, you will provide expert support for electrical isolations, planned shutdowns, maintenance, projects, mobilisations and urgent operational requirements. You will work closely with contract teams and regional Authorising Engineers, while retaining the professional judgement and independence required of an appointed Authorised Person.What will you deliver?Act as an appointed HV/LV Authorised Person, applying Equans and relevant healthcare Safe Systems of Work.Plan and control HV/LV switching, isolations, permits, sanction-for-test activities and safe restoration of supplies.Lead and support shutdowns, black-start tests, maintenance, projects and mobilisations.Provide regional AP cover during vacancies, absences, mobilisations and periods of increased operational risk.Prioritise support for healthcare, complex estates, education and public-sector contracts.Prepare and coordinate switching programmes, risk assessments, method statements, impact assessments and contingency plans.Support Authorising Engineers with site reviews, AP assessments, audits and electrical safety assurance.Review drawings, procedures, switching schedules and records, identifying risks and required improvements.Provide expert HV/LV advice on defects, failures, remedial works and operational planning.Maintain accurate records of appointments, switching, permits, incidents and lessons learned.Coordinate contractors and communicate electrical risks effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Support regional planning, escalation of operational risks and the development of future HV/LV Authorised Persons.What can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearExcellent training and development opportunities as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?Recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant electrical engineering qualifications, or an equivalent demonstrable route to competence.Ideally you will have had previous experience working as an HV
Regional Electrical Authorised Person (HV/LV) employer: Equans
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