HVAP Engineer (Projects)

HV Authorised Person (Data Centre Projects)
Location: Slough
Contract: Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

A leading UK engineering contractor, specialising in large-scale hyperscale data centre delivery, is seeking an experienced HV Authorised Person (AP) to join a flagship data centre project in Slough.

This is a long-term contract opportunity on a high-profile data centre scheme, working with a contractor recognised for its technical excellence, strong safety culture, and long-standing partnerships with global hyperscale clients.

The Role

As the HV Authorised Person, you will take ownership of high-voltage operations across the project, ensuring safe switching, energisation, and compliance with electrical safety procedures throughout construction and commissioning phases.

You will play a critical role in maintaining safe systems of work while supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST) within a live mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Undertake HV switching operations, isolations, and permit control

* Act as the designated Authorised Person for all HV systems on site

* Ensure full compliance with site Electrical Safety Rules and procedures

* Review and approve RAMS, switching schedules, and method statements

* Maintain HV logs, safety documentation, and operational records

* Support commissioning, energisation, and IST activities

* Liaise with project managers, electrical supervisors, engineers, and client representatives

* Contribute to a strong site-wide safety culture

Requirements

* Current HV Authorised Person (AP) certified status

* Recognised electrical qualifications

* Proven experience operating as HV AP on data centre, mission-critical, or industrial projects

* Background in M&E installation and/or data centre fit-out

* Strong understanding of HV distribution systems and switching procedures

* Experience supporting commissioning and energisation phases

* Excellent coordination and communication skills