Electrical Engineer AP
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | WA5 3LP |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10619 |
Summary
We're looking for an Electrical AP to join our United Utilities Framework based in Blackburn.
Location: BlackburnHours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As an Electrical Appointed Person, you'll lead the supervision and safe delivery of electrical works across our projects. Working closely with the Electrical Project Manager and delivery teams, you'll oversee electricians, electrical supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll also take on responsibilities as an Electrical Appointed Person, managing permits, isolations, and compliance with electrical safety rules.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Electrical AP, you'll be working within the Water team, supporting them in delivering safe and efficient electrical works.
Your day to day will include:
-Leading and allocating work to electrical supervisors, electricians, and apprentices across multiple projects
-Issuing permits for electrical works and isolations, ensuring safe systems of work are always followed
-Carrying out site inspections, toolbox talks, and pre-start briefings to promote a proactive safety culture
-Monitoring progress, tracking daily outputs, and resolving any issues that could impact delivery or budgets
-Overseeing subcontractors and commissioning engineers, supporting safe commissioning and testing phases
What are we looking for?
This role of Electrical AP is great for you if:
-You hold a CSCS affiliated Electrical Supervisor card and have proven supervisory experience in electrical works
-You have BS7671 18th Edition qualification and C&G 2391/2394/2395 Inspection and Testing
-You have experience issuing permits and working as an Electrical Appointed Person
-You have a strong understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations, WIMES, and hazardous area compliance
-You have excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor teams
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
Location: BlackburnHours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As an Electrical Appointed Person, you'll lead the supervision and safe delivery of electrical works across our projects. Working closely with the Electrical Project Manager and delivery teams, you'll oversee electricians, electrical supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll also take on responsibilities as an Electrical Appointed Person, managing permits, isolations, and compliance with electrical safety rules.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Electrical AP, you'll be working within the Water team, supporting them in delivering safe and efficient electrical works.
Your day to day will include:
-Leading and allocating work to electrical supervisors, electricians, and apprentices across multiple projects
-Issuing permits for electrical works and isolations, ensuring safe systems of work are always followed
-Carrying out site inspections, toolbox talks, and pre-start briefings to promote a proactive safety culture
-Monitoring progress, tracking daily outputs, and resolving any issues that could impact delivery or budgets
-Overseeing subcontractors and commissioning engineers, supporting safe commissioning and testing phases
What are we looking for?
This role of Electrical AP is great for you if:
-You hold a CSCS affiliated Electrical Supervisor card and have proven supervisory experience in electrical works
-You have BS7671 18th Edition qualification and C&G 2391/2394/2395 Inspection and Testing
-You have experience issuing permits and working as an Electrical Appointed Person
-You have a strong understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations, WIMES, and hazardous area compliance
-You have excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor teams
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.