About this 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: Leading and embedding Safe Systems of Work improvement programmes across UK OperationsDeveloping and maintaining standards to support company Safe Systems of Work in line with JSP 375Providing technical leadership and guidance to Site APs, Facility Managers and Integrated Delivery TeamsSupporting audits and assisting sites to close out actions and observationsManaging and supporting succession planning, training and mentoring for current and prospective APsActing as a key interface with Projects teams where SAP / AP input is required Essential experience of the Senior Authorised Person Significant experience operating in a similar SAP or electrical safety leadership roleStrong working knowledge of JSP 375 and Authorised / Responsible Person processesProven experience managing Safe Systems of Work in high-hazard environmentsDemonstrated ability to provide technical advice and resolve complex operational issuesExperience supporting audits, inspections and compliance activitiesProven track record in Health & Safety leadership and compliance Essential qualifications for the Senior Authorised Person Current Senior Authorised Person certification in HV/LV Electrical SystemsHNC / HND in an Engineering or Technical discipline or equivalent experienceEligibility to hold UK Security Clearance