Senior Authorised Person – Data Centre –...

As Senior Authorised Person, you will be the on-site electrical authority responsible for safety governance, switching operations, and HV/LV control on large data centre projects. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient electrical activities. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on oversight of safety rules, documentation, and commissioning phases. This position offers a strategic impact on high-value infrastructure within a top-tier contractor. You will be part of a high-performance, safety-focused engineering environment delivering critical facilities in the Netherlands.

• Accommodation
• Rotation
• Travel
• Living allowance 28k
• Competitive salary
• Career progression

• Implement, manage, and audit Electrical Safety Rules and procedures
• Lead HV/LV switching operations and system control
• Ensure safe systems of work across electrical installations and operations
• Investigate incidents and dangerous occurrences
• Maintain training and authorisation records
• Approve switching schedules and technical documentation
• Oversee electrical maintenance and operational activities
• Lead coordination across engineering teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Drive health & safety and quality standards
• Support project close-out, including O&M manuals and handover
• Attend site meetings and engineering reviews

• Trade background with 10–15 years in electrical projects
• Proven experience as an Authorised Person (HV/LV systems)
• Strong background in HV/MV infrastructure projects
• Experience with data centres, power generation, or utilities (DNO/IDNO)
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety systems and procedures
• Experience supervising complex cable works (testing, phasing, spiking)
• Understanding of design & build projects
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (advantageous)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

• leadership
• communication
• organisational skills
• HV/LV systems
• electrical safety rules and procedures
• switching operations