Authorised Person
Authorised Person
Salary negotiable
Authorised Person internship in Madrid, Spain, supporting electrical commissioning on complex engineering projects. This role offers hands-on experience with a leading construction solutions provider.
Key Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience in electrical commissioning
- Enforce electrical safety protocols on live projects
- Assist Senior Authorised Persons with site audits
- Develop expertise in LV/MV systems
Authorised Person — Role Overview
This internship provides practical experience in electrical safety and commissioning under the guidance of senior engineers. You will contribute to maintaining safe working practices and ensuring compliance with electrical regulations on project sites.
Authorised Person — Responsibilities
As an Authorised Person Intern, you will:
- Become familiar with and enforce relevant safety procedures, including Control of Hazardous Energies.
- Understand and adhere to Permit to Work and Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures.
- Review and approve subcontractor electrical RAMS.
- Ensure all works are conducted according to client directives.
- Support operational control of LOTO systems and safe switching during commissioning.
- Ensure warning signs are in place and checked regularly.
- Report electrical incidents to SAP and Energy Marshall.
- Assist in electrical incident investigations.
- Perform panel inspections and complete pre-energisation checklists.
Authorised Person — Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified electrician with a National Craft Certificate (or equivalent) verified by Naric.
- Electrical award equivalent to Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Understanding of SLDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Understanding of EN and local code regulations.
- Familiarity with local jurisdictional electrical regulations.
- Experience inspecting, commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems and switchgear.
- Knowledge of testing equipment and procedures (insulation resistance, point to point, grounding).
- Experience performing Live Dead Live testing.
- Minimum of three years of experience working on MV systems (if being appointed as an MV Authorised Person).
Desirable Requirements:
- Completed a recognized course in Verification, Testing and Certification (where required by jurisdiction).
- Completed a recognized MV/HV switching course (if being appointed as an MV Authorised Person).
- Experience managing work and safety precautions across control boundaries.
- Experience performing or supervising advance cable works (phasing, testing, identifying & spiking).
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship where required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a leading construction solutions provider specializing in complex engineering projects across various sectors, including data centres and advanced technology facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Authorised Person Role
What does a Authorised Person do in data centre construction?
A Authorised Person in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
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