Principal Authorising Engineer
Posted 2 days 23 hours ago by Brush Group
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
What's the role? Eta Projects Ltd. provide Authorising Services to a range of clients across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Founded in 1995 primarily as an M&E Design Consultancy, Eta Projects Ltd has developed its Authorising Services ergonomically as the company has grown and now offers M&E Authorising Engineering services to a wide range of clients within the NHS and other industry sectors. Sitting within the Training and AE Services department, the role purpose is to monitor and audit SSoW predominately within a Healthcare environment, reporting on compliance with Statutory and Company procedures.The role involves:•Providing timely and accurate input to incident investigations and resolving technical operational issues.•Audit, process and findings of the Technical Compliance Audits - assist with the closure of the non-conformances.•Managing and offering guidance of Electrical Equipment Safety Alerts.•Issuing audit findings via a technical audit report to Designated Person/Principal Engineer agreeing a suitable site AP Action Plan.•Maintaining a register of all Authorised Persons including their training records and areas of responsibility.•To act as Technical Lead offering advice and guidance on a range of complex electrical projects and systems.Working Conditions - 37.5 hours per week , Monday - Friday. This is a remote working role. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on client sites, supporting healthcare estates, alongside home-based working. While the role is remote, there will be occasional visits to our London HQ as required for collaboration and business needs.Key Responsibilities:
- Undertaking technical compliance audits, reporting on areas of non-compliance.
- Identify, develop, assess and recommend for appointment suitable candidates for Appointment as Authorised Person.
- Assessing the experience, training and competence of Authorised Persons; providing recommendations of appointment.
- Providing technical and engineering support to ensure all Authorised Persons are competent to carry out their function to ensure compliance and succession planning.
- Implementation, Administration, Auditing and Monitoring of Safe systems of Work associated with Statutory Electrical Regulations.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974) , the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) and HTM 06-02 and HTM 06-03.
- Undertake investigations with respect near misses and accidents, consulting with enforcing authorities where required in the role of an Authorising Engineer.
- Function as the focal point to the Senior Management internally within the business and externally within Client Teams in all matters relating to the Safe System of Work.
- Provide the necessary assurances that the relevant SSoW is being appropriately implemented at site level through the AE Audits undertaken and the Assessment of Competence of the Authorised Persons
- A chartered or an incorporated engineer with practical and relevant technical engineering experience of working within NHS and/or MOD systems is essential
- Full UK driving license is essential
- Detailed knowledge and Understanding of HTM 06/02 and HTM 06/03 and or JSP 375 Vol 3.
- Recent experience working as an Authorised Engineer or extensive experience working as a Senior Authorised Person.
- Technical background with respect to relevant disciplines for appointment as an Authorising Engineer to include High Voltage and Low Voltage systems
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of UK Health and Safety Legislation and an ability to carry out risk assessments and propose actions for risk control/management.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of Healthcare support systems.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office suite.
- Completed an approved Authorising Engineer training course within the last three years or within six months of a first-time nomination is desirable
- Competitive salary
- Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
- Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
- Life insurance - 4 x annual salary
- Enhanced Company Pension scheme
- 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
- BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
- Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
- Bike2work scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.