Senior Authorised Person 

Data Centre Construction – Sweden 
Our client is an established engineering & construction main contractor delivering new build data centre schemes across Northern & Central Europe. This organisation provides a full turnkey solution, constructing these facilities from the initial design phase through groundworks, structural build, M&E installation, fit-out, and final handover. Company turnover is currently €1.3bn, with continued growth of 10%–15% year-on-year.

Due to continued expansion, the requirement now exists for an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join the project team delivering a €500m+ Data Centre in Sweden.
The Senior Authorised Person (SAP) will play a critical role in overseeing and controlling all high and low voltage electrical systems on site, ensuring safe operation, isolation, switching, and energisation in accordance with project procedures and statutory regulations. This role is pivotal in managing electrical risk during construction, commissioning, and energisation phases within a complex, mission-critical environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with project management, commissioning teams, subcontractors, DNO/utility providers, and client representatives to ensure all electrical systems are energised and operated safely and in full compliance with site-specific Authorisation Rules.

Key Responsibilities
•    Act as the site Senior Authorised Person for HV/LV electrical systems
•    Prepare, review, and implement switching schedules and isolation plans
•    Issue and control electrical permits-to-work and safety documentation
•    Carry out and supervise safe isolation and energisation of electrical systems
•    Ensure compliance with site Electrical Safety Rules and Authorisation Procedures
•    Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure safe and structured energisation of plant and infrastructure
•    Liaise with utility providers and client representatives regarding grid connections and energisation strategy
•    Maintain accurate records of switching operations, isolations, and authorisations
•    Audit subcontractor compliance with electrical safety procedures
•    Provide technical guidance on electrical risk management and safe systems of work
•    Support incident investigations relating to electrical safety or near misses
•    Promote a strong electrical safety culture across the project

In Return, Our Client Offers
•    Negotiable basic salary
•    Comprehensive package of net allowances
•    Fully expensed accommodation
•    Rotational travel
•    Attractive bonus structure

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