Authorised Person - Paris

Freelance Electrical Authorised Person (EAP) Location: Europe
Contract: Freelance
Sector: Hyperscale Data Centre Construction
Duration: To be confirmed

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Electrical Authorised Person (EAP) for a freelance opportunity on a large-scale data centre construction project.

Our client is a leading European engineering and construction contractor, delivering complex projects across hyperscale data centres, advanced technology, life sciences and other mission-critical environments.

This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining electrical safety procedures across the project, ensuring safe systems of work are followed throughout installation, testing, commissioning and energisation activities.

The successful candidate will bring extensive electrical installation experience, strong technical knowledge and a proven ability to manage electrical safety on complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, monitor and audit the application of project-specific Electrical Safety Rules.
  
  
• Ensure safe systems of work are maintained across all electrical installations under the project's control.
  
  
• Manage and oversee Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) processes in accordance with operational and energisation procedures.
  
  
• Coordinate and ensure the execution of low-voltage switching plans across all relevant circuits.
  
  
• Where suitably authorised, oversee and execute high-voltage and medium-voltage switching operations.
  
  
• Take responsibility for the safe operation and control of electrical distribution systems within the scope of your appointment.
  
  
• Ensure appropriate Arc Flash PPE is used in accordance with the project's arc flash study and applicable safety procedures.
  
  
• Investigate and manage equipment subject to operational restrictions.
  
  
• Ensure electrical incidents, accidents and dangerous occurrences are promptly reported through the appropriate channels.
  
  
• Support the implementation of maintenance policies and procedures.
  
  
• Attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning sessions, coordination meetings and project handover meetings.
  
  
• Support project close-out activities, including O&M manuals, punch lists, safety and quality files, and final handover documentation.
  
  
• Maintain accurate subcontractor records and ensure safety documentation remains up to date.
  
  
• Promote a strong safety-first culture and maintain high standards of quality across the project.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Electrical trade background with approximately 10–15 years' experience in large-scale installation projects.
  
  
• Recent Low Voltage (LV) Authorised Person training and relevant experience.
  
  
• Proven experience managing electrical installations and subcontractors on major construction projects.
  
  
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules, isolation procedures, switching operations and LOTO processes.
  
  
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety and quality compliance.
  
  
• Experience working within design-and-build environments.
  
  
• Excellent technical knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
  
  
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems within complex construction environments.
  
  
• Strong IT, communication and organisational skills.
  
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against demanding project deadlines.
  
  

Desirable

• High Voltage (HV) or Medium Voltage (MV) Authorised Person training and practical experience.
  
  
• Experience supporting commissioning and energisation on hyperscale data centre or other mission-critical projects.
  
  
• Experience implementing electrical safety procedures across complex, multi-contractor sites.
  
  

Please note: HV/MV authorisation is desirable rather than essential, subject to the project's specific requirements and the scope of appointment.

Apply Now If you are an experienced Electrical Authorised Person seeking your next freelance contract within the data centre construction sector, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity and project details

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