Senior Authorised Person – Data Centre Programme - Germany - 95,000 – 100,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + 28,000 Living Allowance - LJB Recruitment

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Job ID: senior-authorised-person-data-centre-programmePosted: 2026-03-24Location: -, GermanySalary: GBP 95,000 – 100,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + 28,000 Living AllowanceEmployment Type: PermanentCompany: LJB & CoSenior Authorised Person – Data Centre ProgrammeLocation: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Salary: 95,000 – 100,000 Package: Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + 28,000 Living Allowance Type: Full-Time | Site-Based | Rotation Available Sector: Hyperscale & Enterprise Data CentresA leading European engineering contractor delivering complex mission-critical infrastructure is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) for a major data centre programme in Frankfurt.This is the lead electrical safety authority on site, accountable for enforcing the Electrical Safe System of Work (ESSoW) across HV/MV/LV systems and ensuring full compliance with German jurisdictional regulations.The Senior Authorised Person (SAP) is responsible for implementing and managing electrical safety governance across live and new-build infrastructure.You will control energisation boundaries, approve switching plans, manage permit systems, and ensure safe commissioning and operational readiness of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical networks.

Key Responsibilities• Full responsibility for live and potentially live systems under your control • Implement and audit Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures • Manage the Electrical Safety Permit to Work (PTW) system • Plan, draft, and approve HV/MV/LV switching schedules • Enforce arc flash mitigation and PPE compliance • Identify electrical hazards and implement corrective measures • Act as primary electrical safety interface on the project • Manage electrical safety communications including signage and notices • Provide system status updates to project and commissioning teams • Attend site, planning, engineering and handover meetingsEssential Criteria• Qualified Electrician (National Craft Certificate or Level 6+ equivalent) • HV & LV Authorised Person certification within last 2 years • 10–15 years’ experience on large-scale electrical infrastructure projects • Strong HV/MV/LV switching and energisation experience • Data centre, DNO/IDNO, grid or power generation background • Proven commissioning and testing experience • Strong knowledge of German electrical regulations (VDE compliant) • Leadership experience managing subcontractors and high-risk activities What’s On Offer• 95,000 – 100,000 base salary• 35,000 living allowance• Accommodation provided• Rotation package• Travel support• Hyperscale data centre project exposure• Long-term Nordic pipeline• Senior leadership safety position