Electrical Appointed Person – Electrical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Electrical Appointed Person (AP) to join our United Utilities Framework based in Blackburn. The role works 45 hours per week with some flexibility and does not offer sponsorship for candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and allocate work to electrical supervisors, electricians, and apprentices across multiple projects.
• Issue permits for electrical works and isolations, ensuring safe systems of work are always followed.
• Carry out site inspections, toolbox talks, and pre‑start briefings to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Monitor progress, track daily outputs, and resolve issues that could impact delivery or budgets.
• Oversee subcontractors and commissioning engineers, supporting safe commissioning and testing phases.

Required profile

• Hold a CSCS affiliated Electrical Supervisor card with proven supervisory experience.
• Possess BS7671 18th Edition qualification and C&G 2391/2394/2395 Inspection and Testing certification.
• Experience issuing permits and working as an Electrical Appointed Person.
• Strong understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations, WIMES, and hazardous area compliance.

Required skills

• CSCS Electrical Supervisor card
• BS7671 18th Edition qualification
• C&G 2391/2394/2395 Inspection and Testing
• Electrical Appointed Person certification
• Knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations
• WIMES compliance
• Hazardous area compliance