Onsite Senior Authorised Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Authorised Engineer leading technical assurance and compliance in MEICA operations. Overseeing HV systems, safety regulations, and the competency assessment of technicians at Southern Water.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership, technical assurance, and governance across Southern Water’s MEICA operations.
  • Ensure compliance of all electrical and mechanical activities, including high‑voltage (HV) work.
  • Act as joint custodian for the organisation’s M&E Systems Manual and Electrical Safety Rule Book.
  • Oversee the development and continual improvement of Management Plans under the Electricity at Work Regulations.
  • Own and maintain the M&E 3004 procedure and manage all SAP/AP authorisations and training requirements.
  • Lead in safety investigations across MEICA operations and guide the SAP team through incident reviews.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, network operators, and commercial teams to ensure compliance.
  • Manage a team of 4x Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) and 2 technical specialists, driving high performance.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in MEICA engineering within industrial, utilities, energy, or infrastructure environments.
  • Proven, hands‑on experience managing and operating HV and LV electrical systems.
  • Sound understanding of statutory regulations, electrical safety rules, and safe systems of work.
  • Demonstrable experience assessing technical competency and developing high‑performing engineering teams.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation - desirable.
  • Strong strategic thinking with a clear focus on risk management and compliance.
  • Confident communication and ability to build productive relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Benefits

  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
  • Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
  • Health benefits through a Cash Plan
  • Two paid community volunteering days a year
  • 25 days annual holiday
  • Occupational health service
  • Retail discount app
  • Competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options

Job title

Senior Authorised Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£NaN per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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