LV Authorised Person – Commercial – London

Overview

In this role you will act as the LV Authorised Person on site for a major commercial build in Central London, overseeing low-voltage electrical works and ensuring safety compliance. You will interface with project and commissioning teams to keep LV systems installed, tested, and energised to programme milestones. You will manage permits-to-work and maintain accurate switching and testing records to support audits and handover. This is a hands-on leadership position within a large MEP subcontractor delivering data centre and industrial projects, offering impact on safety, quality, and project delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Benefits

Responsibilities

• Act as the appointed LV Authorised Person on site for isolation, energisation, and switching activities
• Issue, manage, and close LV permits-to-work for electrical installation, testing, and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, Health & Safety at Work Act, and company Electrical Safety Rules
• Audit site practices and implement corrective actions to remove unsafe conditions
• Coordinate with project engineers, site supervisors, QA/QC, and commissioning teams
• Maintain accurate records of switching schedules, tests, and isolation procedures for audits and handover

Key requirements

• Minimum 5 years on large-scale commercial or mixed-use construction in electrical installation or commissioning
• At least 2 years as LV Authorised Person
• Valid LV Authorised Person certificate
• UK Passport or right to work in the UK

• strong safety mindset
• cross-functional coordination
• clear documentation and communication
• low-voltage electrical systems
• permits-to-work management
• BS 7671 / IET Wiring Regulations

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