Electrical Authorised Person

General information

City/town:

St Neots

Job field:

Construction

External closing date:

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

6638

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based in St Neots in where we are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

We are currently looking for a Electrical Authorising Engineer who will assure electrical safety governance across operations and projects.

As the Electrical Authorising Engineer, you will:

• Assess and appoint LV Authorised Persons; evaluate subcontractor competence and advise on procedures.
• Deliver AP initial and renewal training; deliver Competent Person training and briefings.
• Lead electrical accident/incident investigations and produce reports; liaise with H&S and leadership.
• Review electrical certification and ensure auditability and close-out of non-conformances.
• Provide auditing and training support to other operating units and frameworks as required.
• Support the development and continual improvement of the Safety Management System to meet legal and client requirements.
• Provide robust line management and professional leadership, holding individuals to account for performance, competence and conduct where these impact electrical safety and governance.

We are looking for:

• Qualified HV Authorising Engineer
• LV Authorising Engineer
• Inspection & Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2391-52 or equivalent) and NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent H&S qualification)
• Experience commensurate with acting as an AE across LV and HV environments within a safety‑critical infrastructure context.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.