Principal Authorising Engineer

Principal / Authorising Engineer (Electrical) UK-Wide Remote with Travel £75,000 + Benefits Step out of operations & into technical authority. If you’re currently operating as a Senior Authorised Person or Authorising Engineer within an NHS Trust, MOD environment or FM provider, this is the opportunity to step into a position where you define electrical safety standards — not just work within them. This role combines the scope of a Principal Authorising Engineer with the flexibility and exposure of a multi-site Authorising position, giving you both strategic influence and broad technical reach across critical infrastructure environments. You will play a key role in maintaining operational safety standards, supporting succession planning, and acting as the focal point for all electrical safety matters within the business. You’ll operate as a key technical authority across a portfolio of NHS & MOD sites, ensuring Safe Systems of Work are compliant, robust, and consistently applied. Responsibilities: * Undertaking technical compliance audits & reporting on non-compliance across sites. * Assessing, developing & recommending engineers for Authorised Person (AP) appointments. * Providing assurance that site-level operations align with approved SSoW through audits & competency assessments. * Evaluating competence, training & experience of APs & supporting ongoing development. * Providing technical assurance across HV/LV systems to maintain safe system of work (SSoW) compliance. * Implementing, auditing & monitoring SSoW aligned to statutory electrical regulations. * Acting as the technical interface between senior management & client teams on all electrical safety matters. Requirements: * Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (IHEEM). * Strong background within NHS, MOD, FM or similar regulated environments. * Proven experience as an Authorising Engineer or a Senior Authorised Person stepping up. Benefits: * Step into real authority with operation at Principal / AE level with business-wide influence * Autonomous role within a structured environment & further career progression * Strategy over reactivity with a focus on compliance, audits & prevention rather than day-to-day firefighting * 26 days holiday + bank holidays * Private healthcare * Life insurance 4x salary * Enhanced company pension scheme If interested, get in touch & apply below or call Callum on (phone number removed)