Electrical Authorising Engineer - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)

Description

• Provide expert technical oversight for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of both low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical systems.
• Manage and oversee the appointment and authorisation of competent electrical personnel, ensuring consistent assessment, training, and maintenance of authorisation records.
• Ensure full compliance with UK electrical regulations (e.g. BS 7671, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and HSE guidance) as well as Glanua’s internal electrical safety policies and procedures.
• Lead or contribute to the investigation of electrical incidents or near misses, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to demonstrate compliance and continuous improvement in electrical safety performance.
• Support the safe and timely delivery of electrical aspects of projects, working closely with project managers, site engineers, and subcontractors to ensure statutory and client requirements are met.
• Monitor changes in electrical legislation, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to keep Glanua’s electrical safety practices current and effective.
• Review and approve electrical Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), including but not limited to: Permits to Work, isolation procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of electrical works and authorised personnel to ensure ongoing compliance with authorisation procedures and company standards.
• Maintain and update all electrical safety documentation, including policies, authorisation records, training logs, and operational procedures.
• Promote a strong culture of electrical safety across all Glanua UK sites by delivering toolbox talks, mentoring staff, and participating in safety forums and reviews.

Requirements

Benefits

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organization.
• A company laptop and phone.
• Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance