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Appointed Person - Electrical
Costain Group
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Source date: 10/30/2026
About this role
Job Description This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10% (that’s like free money!), a day off for your birthday and a dedicated professional development budget. We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients’ needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential. As an Authorised Person (Electrical), you will be responsible for the practical implementation and enforcement of electrical safety rules. You will exercise authority over electrical safety, assess and appoint competent personnel, issue safety documentation, approve permits to work, and ensure all electrical work is carried out safely, compliantly, and efficiently. Essential Minimum 10 years electrical experience on complex projects Experience leading teams on complex electrical projects Previous experience on industrial, infrastructure or heavy engineering sites City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent; 2391 (Electrical Testing & Inspection) desirable. BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition. Authorised Person training from a recognised provider. First Aid qualification. Relevant CSCS/JIB card. Site Management Safety Training Scheme or IOSH – Managing Safety. Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite). Completed recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ Level 3. Desirable Previous experience working within the nuclear sector Competent in the use of AutoCAD IT literacy for reporting and record keeping. Previous experience in roles such as: Working in a Nuclear environment Electrical Authorised Person Electrical Testing & Inspection Electrical Site Supervisor / Construction Manager Electrical Commissioning LI-JO1 Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign Job Info Job Identification 103504 Job Category Operations Engineering Posting Date 10/30/2026 Job Schedule Full time Locations Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom (On-site) Contract Type Permanent Driving Required No Security Clearance Required Yes