Authorised Person

VINCI Facilities Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the UK seeks an experienced Authorised Person with an electrical bias to join their Defence Team. This role involves ensuring the safe operation of electrical systems on high-security sites and compliance with statutory regulations. Essential qualifications include being a fully qualified Authorised Person, strong knowledge of electrical safety, and ability to obtain Security Clearance. The position offers additional training, 26 days holiday, and other benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Additional training and development

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Authorised Person (Electrical).
• Strong electrical bias with relevant qualifications.
• Proven experience in Defence or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Authorised Person (Electrical) in accordance with relevant standards.
• Ensure safe systems of work for electrical operations.
• Manage and monitor high and low voltage systems.
• Provide technical leadership to skilled and competent persons.
• Carry out risk assessments and technical audits.

Skills

Electrical safety rules compliance

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Creating and maintaining great places to live and work delivered by excellent people who care…

Purpose of Role

We are seeking an experienced Authorised Person (AP) with an electrical bias to join our Defence Team.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the safe operation, control, and maintenance of electrical systems on high-security defence sites, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, JSP standards, and Vinci procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Authorised Person (Electrical) in accordance with relevant JSPs, HSGs, and site-specific rules
• Ensure safe systems of work for electrical operations, including issuing and controlling permits
• Manage and monitor high and low voltage electrical systems
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Skilled Persons and Competent Persons
• Carry out risk assessments, method statement reviews, and technical audits
• Liaise with clients, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure compliance and continuity of service
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Participate in emergency response and out-of-hours call-out as required

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Fully qualified Authorised Person (Electrical)
• Strong electrical bias with relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Proven experience working in Defence, MOD, or other highly regulated environments
• In-depth knowledge of electrical safety rules and compliance standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.

We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.

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