HV / Electrical Coordinator – High Voltage Safety Lead

About the role

The HV / Electrical Coordinator will oversee electrical safety during the construction and commissioning of critical water and wastewater infrastructure for Southern Water Amp 8 programmes in Southampton. Reporting to the parent company’s designated individuals, you will act as the regional electrical H&S focal point, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, industry standards and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain LV/HV electrical safety rules, ensuring they reflect legislative and industry changes.
• Provide technical and quality support to project, M&E and site managers and manage subcontractors to meet safety, quality and design requirements.
• Act as the central electrical safety figure, supporting the area H&S team and reviewing project resources and competencies.
• Lead hazard studies, safe systems of work (including Hydraulics and ATEX/DSEAR), and attend authorising engineer review panels.
• Oversee documentation, inspection and testing procedures, conduct authorised person audits and support procurement in vetting supply‑chain competence.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as an Authorising Engineer or Authorised Person (5+ years overall) in electrical installation.
• HND/HNC or Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, risk assessment and control measures.

Required skills

• IET Wiring Regulation – 18th Edition certification.
• BS7671 Low Voltage systems knowledge.
• BS7430 earthing systems knowledge.
• EAWR 1989 compliance.
• PUWER regulations and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• COSHH awareness.
• High Voltage safety awareness, switching schedules, fault currents and safe systems of work.

What we offer

• Salary up to £75,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working (role dependent).
• Car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with 5 additional purchase days).
• Pension scheme, life assurance, health insurance and private medical cover.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts and savings hub.