Senior Authorising Engineer; Electrical

Position: Senior Authorising Engineer (Electrical)
Location - Glasgow Salary - £55,000 £ 65,000 Single-Site Commercial Facility We are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorising Engineer (Electrical) to join our team on a prestigious single commercial site in Glasgow . This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong electrical professional with full HV/LV authorisation experience to oversee electrical FM operations within a critical commercial environment.

The Role As the Senior Authorising Engineer, you will take full responsibility for the safe operation, maintenance, and compliance of all electrical systems across the site. Acting as the duty holder for HV/LV systems, you will ensure all works are carried out in line with statutory regulations and company procedures. This role is site-based (no travel between contracts) and will focus on overseeing electrical facilities management duties, ensuring plant rooms and critical infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities Act as Authorising Engineer for HV/LV systems Oversee electrical FM operations across the commercial site Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and safe systems of work Manage and review switching schedules, RAMS, and PTW systems Supervise and support electrical engineers and subcontractors Take responsibility for plant rooms, switch gear, transformers, UPS systems, and associated infrastructure Provide technical leadership and act as escalation point for electrical issues Support audits, compliance checks, and reporting requirements Requirements HVAP (High Voltage Authorised Person) status NVQ or SVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical Installation/Maintenance Strong, full electrical background (apprenticeship trained preferred) Proven experience working within plant rooms and critical infrastructure environments Experience in a commercial facilities management setting Solid understanding of electrical compliance, safety regulations, and permit systems Strong leadership and communication skills Package Salary: £55,000 £ 65,000 (depending on experience) Single-site role no travel between contracts Competitive benefits package Stable, long-term commercial contract If you are an experienced HV Authorised Engineer looking for a stable, senior-level role on a single Glasgow-based site, we would love to hear from you.

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