Appointed Person - Electrical
Senior Authorised Person (Electrical)
Salary negotiable
Join a Tier-1 contractor in Paris, France, as a Senior Authorised Person (Electrical). This contract role offers leadership of electrical safety on complex data centre projects.
Key Highlights
- Lead electrical safety implementation across multiple data centre projects
- Supervise HV/LV switching operations on critical power systems
- Investigate dangerous occurrences and implement preventative measures
- Drive a culture of safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle
Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) — Role Overview
As the lead electrical authority, you will be accountable for the implementation and management of electrical safety rules across a portfolio of data centres. Your expertise will ensure a safe system of work is consistently adhered to.
Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) — Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Implementing, administering, monitoring, and auditing the application of electrical safety rules.
- Providing necessary cover for all systems and installations where the company controls electrical dangers.
- Supervising and leading switching operations on HV/LV systems.
- Maintaining a register of training records and relevant authorisation information.
- Ensuring relevant information is circulated on Operational Restrictions and Dangerous Occurrences.
- Investigating Dangerous Occurrences and incidents involving electrical equipment.
- Managing a system to ensure all switching schedules are reviewed and approved.
- Overseeing the day-to-day maintenance and operation of Technical Services Electrical engineering.
- Attending site meetings, project reviews, and handover meetings.
- Driving the culture of safety and quality throughout the project.
Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A trade background with 10-15 years' experience managing large installation projects and subcontractors.
- A proven record of supervising and managing large installation projects.
- Demonstrated history of delivering HV/MV Infrastructure projects, DC / DNO / IDNO / Power Generation.
- Experience managing work and safety precautions across control boundaries.
- Experience performing / supervising advanced cable works including phasing, testing, identifying & spiking.
- In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety, and Quality compliance.
- Experience in design and build.
- Excellent technical knowledge of Electrical systems.
- Knowledge of Mechanical systems.
- Excellent IT and communication skills.
- Ability to work well within strict deadlines and drive a large-scale project.
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 major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) Role
What does a Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) do in data centre construction?
A Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) 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 (Electrical) position?
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What salary can I expect for this role?
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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.