Senior Authorised Person

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us at our MOD Boscombe site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Authorised Person, you will provide subject‑matter expertise and operational leadership across high‑hazard environments, ensuring safe systems of work (SSoW) are robust, compliant and consistently applied. You will play a critical role in maintaining operational safety, supporting delivery teams and shaping technical standards across UK Defence Operations.

Day to day, you’ll provide expert guidance on electrical safety and hazardous area operations, support authorised persons across sites, and lead continuous improvement of Safe Systems of Work to ensure safe, compliant and resilient operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and embedding Safe Systems of Work improvement programmes across UK Operations
• Developing and maintaining standards to support QinetiQ’s Safe Systems of Work in line with JSP 375
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to Site APs, facility managers and integrated delivery teams
• Supporting audits and assisting sites to close out actions and observations
• Managing and supporting succession planning, training and mentoring for current and prospective APs
• Acting as a key interface with projects teams where SAP/AP input is required

Essential experience of the Senior Authorised Person:

• Significant experience operating in a similar SAP or electrical safety leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of JSP 375 and authorised / responsible person processes
• Proven experience managing Safe Systems of Work in high‑hazard environments
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and resolve complex operational issues
• Experience supporting audits, inspections and compliance activities
• Proven track record in health & safety leadership and compliance

Essential qualifications for the Senior Authorised Person:

• Current Senior Authorised Person certification in HV/LV Electrical Systems
• HNC / HND in an engineering or technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Eligibility to hold UK security clearance

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education; provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our MOD Boscombe site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join health cash plan, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee discount portal: personal accident insurance, travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets and much more
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting; applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities, the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.