Thomas Search Ltd
Senior Authorised Person - Electrical
Senior Authorised Person - Electrical at Thomas Search Ltd, based in Salisbury, South West England. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Salisbury, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
Reference 57442837
About the role
As a Senior Authorised Person, you will provide subject matter expertise and operational leadership across High-Hazard environments, ensuring Safe Systems of Work are robust, compliant and consistently applied. You will play a critical role in maintaining operational safety, supporting delivery teams and shaping technical standards across UK Defence Operations.
Day to day, you’ll provide expert guidance on electrical safety and hazardous area operations, support Authorised Persons across sites, and lead continuous improvement of Safe Systems of Work to ensure safe, compliant and resilient operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Day to day, you’ll provide expert guidance on electrical safety and hazardous area operations, support Authorised Persons across sites, and lead continuous improvement of Safe Systems of Work to ensure safe, compliant and resilient operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and embedding Safe Systems of Work improvement programmes across UK Operations
- Developing and maintaining standards to support company Safe Systems of Work in line with JSP 375
- Providing technical leadership and guidance to Site APs, Facility Managers and Integrated Delivery Teams
- Supporting audits and assisting sites to close out actions and observations
- Managing and supporting succession planning, training and mentoring for current and prospective APs
- Acting as a key interface with Projects teams where SAP / AP input is required
- Significant experience operating in a similar SAP or electrical safety leadership role
- Strong working knowledge of JSP 375 and Authorised / Responsible Person processes
- Proven experience managing Safe Systems of Work in high-hazard environments
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and resolve complex operational issues
- Experience supporting audits, inspections and compliance activities
- Proven track record in Health & Safety leadership and compliance
- Current Senior Authorised Person certification in HV/LV Electrical Systems
- HNC / HND in an Engineering or Technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Eligibility to hold UK Security Clearance
Reference: 57442837 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 7 Nov 2026 · Listed via Thomas Search Ltd
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