Location - Glasgow
Salary - £55,000 £65,000

Single-Site Commercial Facility

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorising Engineer (Electrical) to join our team on a prestigious single commercial site in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong electrical professional with full HV/LV authorisation experience to oversee electrical FM operations within a critical commercial environment.

The Role

As the Senior Authorising Engineer, you will take full responsibility for the safe operation, maintenance, and compliance of all electrical systems across the site. Acting as the duty holder for HV/LV systems, you will ensure all works are carried out in line with statutory regulations and company procedures.

This role is site-based (no travel between contracts) and will focus on overseeing electrical facilities management duties, ensuring plant rooms and critical infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Authorising Engineer for HV/LV systems
• Oversee electrical FM operations across the commercial site
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and safe systems of work
• Manage and review switching schedules, RAMS, and PTW systems
• Supervise and support electrical engineers and subcontractors
• Take responsibility for plant rooms, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and associated infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership and act as escalation point for electrical issues
• Support audits, compliance checks, and reporting requirements

Requirements

• HVAP (High Voltage Authorised Person) status
• NVQ or SVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical Installation/Maintenance
• Strong, full electrical background (apprenticeship trained preferred)
• Proven experience working within plant rooms and critical infrastructure environments
• Experience in a commercial facilities management setting
• Solid understanding of electrical compliance, safety regulations, and permit systems
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Package

• Salary: £55,000 £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Single-site role no travel between contracts
• Competitive benefits package
• Stable, long-term commercial contract

If you are an experienced HV Authorised Engineer looking for a stable, senior-level role on a single Glasgow-based site, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.