Authorised Person

Authorised Person
Location
Northern Sweden
Contract Type
Permanent hire / Rotational role
Working Pattern
Key Responsibilities
Work alongside the site management team from project mobilisation onwards to establish and maintain the approved electrical safety arrangements, under the direction of the senior electrical authority.
Ensure all personnel working on site understand and follow the required electrical safety procedures and controls.
Manage, issue and monitor permits associated with energised electrical activities within the assigned scope.
Review project drawings, technical documentation and specifications to identify and understand project-specific electrical requirements.
Ensure operational procedures are followed and that all works comply with applicable high-voltage safety requirements.
Demonstrate an understanding of electrical protection systems and their operation during fault conditions.
Prepare and maintain relevant electrical safety documentation, including isolation and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
Review switchgear distribution configuration, control arrangements and system topology ahead of energisation and start-up.
Coordinate with specialist Testing & Commissioning contractors during early-stage reviews, helping establish commissioning sequences, methodologies and test documentation.
Work with control-system vendors, including SCADA, BMS and EMS providers, to coordinate system handover activities in accordance with permit schedules and agreed protocols.
Skills & Qualifications
Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or an electrical trade qualification supported by appropriate technical training and experience.
At least 5 years' experience in a comparable position within an electrical contracting environment, ideally gained across data centres, industrial facilities, pharmaceutical projects or other technically complex projects.
Previous hands-on experience working with MV/HV electrical systems, together with experience operating in an Authorised Person or equivalent electrical-authority capacity.
Ideally qualified to S1 level, covering work across voltage levels, or S2 level, covering systems up to 1,000V.
Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical testing and verification.
Relevant HV switching certification/tickets.
Strong procedural approach with a clear focus on EHS, quality assurance and structured work-management systems.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on major turnkey data centre developments.
Collaborative and technically focused project environment.
Strong opportunities for professional development and accelerated career progression.
Competitive remuneration package.
Rotational working arrangement.

Work arrangement
Yes