Electrical Authorising Engineer

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Electrical Authorising Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

The Electrical Authorising Engineer (AAE) is responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant operation, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical systems across the project. This role includes the development, implementation, and enforcement of electrical safety procedures, and the assessment and authorisation of electrical personnel in line with statutory and project-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs) and associated safe systems of work
• Act as the principal technical authority on all electrical matters related to high and low voltage (HV/LV) infrastructure systems
• Assess and authorise electrical personnel (e.g., APs – Authorised Persons) to ensure competency in accordance with project and legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations (e.g., BS 7671, Electricity at Work Regulations), and permit-to-work systems
• Carry out technical audits and inspections of electrical systems and permit-to-work operations to ensure safety and quality standards are met
• Advise on system designs to ensure operability and maintainability with respect to safety
• Lead or support incident investigations involving electrical systems and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain and update the electrical authorisation register and training records
• Support commissioning teams with HV/LV switching strategies, isolations, and energisation processes
• Interface with project stakeholders including clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies

• Equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Previous experience in an Authorising Engineer or AP role within large infrastructure projects
• In-depth knowledge of UK electrical legislation and standards (e.g., Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671)
• Experience in managing electrical safety in a complex, multi-contractor environment

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.