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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
Requirements
* 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