Authorised Person
Senior Authorised Person
Salary negotiable
Join a Tier-1 contractor as a Senior Authorised Person on data centre projects in Copenhagen. This contract role offers responsibility for electrical safety across a portfolio of critical infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- Lead electrical safety on critical data centre infrastructure projects
- Manage control of hazardous energies using lock out tag out systems
- Ensure jurisdictional regulatory compliance
- Authorise energisation and isolation requests
Senior Authorised Person — Role Overview
This Senior Authorised Person role is the lead electrical position on site. You will be accountable for managing and implementing electrical safety rules across multiple data centre projects, ensuring a safe system of work is consistently adhered to.
Senior Authorised Person — Responsibilities
As Senior Authorised Person, you will:
- Manage live or potentially live electrical systems under your control.
- Manage, audit, and enforce control of hazardous energies procedures, including operational control of lock out tag out systems.
- Identify electrical hazards and implement necessary mitigation measures.
- Manage, audit, employ, and enforce adherence to the Electrical Safety Permit System, including access control.
- Plan and execute safe electrical energisations, isolations, and switching, including approval of requests and switching plans.
- Ensure periodic inspection and auditing is completed as required.
- Review and approve electrical safety related risk assessments and method statements.
- Assist in electrical incident investigations and ensure proper notification of incidents.
Senior Authorised Person — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A National Craft Certificate as a qualified electrician (or equivalent) verified by Naric.
- An electrical award equivalent to Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Completion of jurisdictional training in Verification, Testing and Certification, and a recognised switching course at HV/MV and LV within the last two years.
- Competency in pre- and post-connection electrical testing and live dead live testing.
- A demonstrated history of delivering HV/MV Infrastructure projects, DC / DNO / IDNO / Power Generation projects.
- 10-15 years' experience managing large installation projects and sub-contractors.
- In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Quality compliance.
- Excellent technical knowledge of Electrical systems, IT skills, and communication skills.
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 as 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 Tier-1 contractor specializing in data centres, advanced technology facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Senior Authorised Person Role
What does a Senior Authorised Person do in data centre construction?
A Senior 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.
How do I apply for this Senior Authorised Person position?
Click "Apply Now" above and submit your CV. A specialist recruiter will contact you within 24 hours to discuss the role, your experience, and next steps. We support you through interviews and offer negotiation.
What salary can I expect for this role?
This role offers Salary negotiable. Salary depends on experience, certifications, and project complexity. Use our salary calculator for live market benchmarks across 20+ data centre roles.
About URecruit Global
URecruit Global is a specialist data centre construction recruitment agency serving the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Since 2010, we've completed 1,000+ placements across Tier III and Tier IV data centre builds with 500+ hiring partners. Our team guides you from application through to placement with expert support at every stage.