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About The Role

We are looking to strengthen our Operations team with an Assistant Electrical Authorising Engineer based at XXX. 

You will report directly to the Electrical Authorising Engineer and Regional Delivery Lead and will be the regional electrical H&S management focal point to maintain standards and compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the H&S team in matters of electrical safety.
  • Authorising and administration of electrical safety rules. Maintenance of rules in line with legislative, regulatory or industry changes.
  • Providing professional and technical guidance on electrical construction & electrical contracting delivery.
  • Administers and monitors use of the JV LV Electrical Safety Rules.
  • Ensuring that any amendments to the LV Electrical Safety Rules are brought to the attention of, and are understood by, all Responsible Persons, and Authorised Persons.
  • Interview, train, competence assess and appoint potential Authorised Persons.
  • Undertake Authorised Person audits.
  • Conducts the audit set out in the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Code Of Practice for Electrical Safety Management annually or on significant change of the electrical management system.
  • Works with procurement staff to assist in the competence vetting of supply chain partners.
  • Involvement with key stakeholders for related Safe Systems of Work such as Hydraulics and ATEX/DSEAR.
  • Maintaining the identity and importance of the Electrical Safety Rules to the wider business. Electrical safety awareness training for PM’s and Construction Managers.
  • Attendance on MWH national Authorising Engineer review panels.
  • Working with our supply chains in areas of quality management and review and comment upon NICEIC and BS7671 model forms of certification.

About You

  • 10 years on-site experience within the Electrical Installation industry.
  • Minimum of 2 years recent experience of working as an Authorising Engineer or an Electrical Site Supervisor.
  • HND, HNC, C+G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or similar.
  • Good technical background with respect to Low Voltage systems (BS7671) and earthing systems (BS7430)
  • HV awareness.
  • Experienced in verifying safe systems of work.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of UK health and safety legislation and an ability to carry out risk assessments and propose actions for risk control/management
  • IET Wiring Regulation - 18th Edition certification.

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. 

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. 

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day. 

What MWH offer 

Packages include -  

A competitive salary 

Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) 

Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) 

Contribution Pension scheme 

Life Assurance 

Health Insurance 

Private Medical Insurance 

And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc 

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