HVAP Engineer; Projects

HV Authorised Person (Data Centre Projects)

Location:

Slough

Contract:

Long-Term

Start Date:

Immediate

A leading UK engineering contractor, specialising in large-scale hyperscale data centre delivery, is seeking an experienced HV Authorised Person (AP) to join a flagship data centre project in Slough.

This is a long-term contract opportunity on a high-profile data centre scheme, working with a contractor recognised for its technical excellence, strong safety culture, and long-standing partnerships with global hyperscale clients.

As the HV Authorised Person, you will take ownership of high-voltage operations across the project, ensuring safe switching, energisation, and compliance with electrical safety procedures throughout construction and commissioning phases.

You will play a critical role in maintaining safe systems of work while supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST) within a live mission-critical environment.

• Undertake HV switching operations, isolations, and permit control
• Act as the designated Authorised Person for all HV systems on site
• Ensure full compliance with site Electrical Safety Rules and procedures
• Review and approve RAMS, switching schedules, and method statements
• Maintain HV logs, safety documentation, and operational records
• Support commissioning, energisation, and IST activities
• Liaise with project managers, electrical supervisors, engineers, and client representatives
• Contribute to a strong site-wide safety culture

• Current HV Authorised Person (AP) certified status
• Recognised electrical qualifications
• Proven experience operating as HV AP on data centre, mission-critical, or industrial projects
• Background in M&E installation and/or data centre fit-out
• Strong understanding of HV distribution systems and switching procedures
• Experience supporting commissioning and energisation phases
• Excellent coordination and communication skills