Electrical Infrastructure Engineer Authorised Person at Science and Technology Facilities Council

About the role

Responsibilities:
- Operate and control high‑ and low‑voltage electrical networks and standby power assets (UPS/generators) across STFC sites (RAL, Chilbolton, The Cosener’s House).
- Implement and enforce STFC safe systems of work: permits, isolation procedures, testing and re‑commissioning.
- Support asset management and demarcation of responsibilities between Estates and scientific departments.
- Review and assess risk assessments and method statements from contractors and in‑house teams.
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety and technical legislation, SHE codes and industry best practice.
- Support Estates technical training pathways and contribute to continuous improvement of procedures and documentation.
- Provide operational input to audits, inspections and maintenance planning.

Requirements:
- Relevant electrical qualifications (City & Guilds 2330 levels 2 & 3 and/or equivalent) and inspection/testing certification (e.g. 2391/94/95), plus IET Wiring Regulations (2382 18th or equivalent) where required.
- Significant experience working on electrical distribution systems and standby power in campus, industrial or large facility environments.
- Strong competence in safe systems of work, risk assessment, method statements and testing regimes.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams.
- Ability to follow and improve technical documentation and comply with site security/safety screening (BPSS/Baseline as applicable).

Responsibilities

The Electrical Infrastructure Engineer will ensure the safe and effective operation of high and low voltage electrical networks across STFC sites. They are responsible for implementing safe systems of work, managing infrastructure assets, and overseeing maintenance and compliance with safety legislation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold City and Guilds 2330 levels 2 and 3, 2391/94/95 inspection and testing, and 2382 18th IET Wiring Regulations certifications. Significant experience with electrical distribution systems on large campuses or industrial sites is required.

Key skills

• Electrical high-voltage network — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Electrical low-voltage network — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Safe systems of work — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Electrical distribution systems — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Risk assessment — in 19 other listings on The Stack
• Method statements — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Inspection and testing — not in any other listing on The Stack
• IET Wiring Regulations — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Technical legislation compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Electrical engineering
• Asset management

On The Stack (as of 2026-10-22)

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Frequently asked questions about Science and Technology Facilities Council

Is this Electrical Infrastructure Engineer Authorised Person role still open?

It was posted on 2026-10-21 and is listed as active on The Stack. Confirm on Science and Technology Facilities Council's application page before applying.

Does Science and Technology Facilities Council offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Science and Technology Facilities Council's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Electrical high-voltage network, Electrical low-voltage network, Safe systems of work, Electrical distribution systems, Risk assessment, Method statements, Inspection and testing, IET Wiring Regulations, Infrastructure maintenance, Technical legislation compliance, Microsoft Office, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving, Electrical engineering, Asset management.