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# Senior Authorised Person - Electrical at Global Certification & Verification Group

- **Company:** Global Certification & Verification Group
- **Location:** Dublin, Ireland
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/global-cxm/0ad76af1-de57-4b29-b909-b329ba2b2dbc

## Job description

Opening from Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Mechanical

## Role Overview

The Senior Authorised Person – Electrical (SAP) is responsible for the safe control of hazardous energy (COHE) for electrical systems and associated infrastructure on site. The role focuses on the implementation, management, and governance of electrical Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) across complex, high-risk environments such as data centres and multi-fuel power generation facilities. The SAP will coordinate closely with electrical and mechanical Authorised Persons, vendors, client and vendor commissioning managers, and health & safety teams to ensure all electrical activities are planned, executed, and reinstated safely and compliantly. Systems under the SAP's control may include, but are not limited to: High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) distribution systems Low Voltage (LV) distribution systems Transformers, switchgear, and protection systems Generators and associated synchronisation systems Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Power Monitoring Systems (PMS) Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Monitoring Systems (EMS) Emergency Power Off (EPO) systems Earthing and lightning protection systems Data centre critical power infrastructure

## Key Responsibilities

Act as the Senior Authorised Person for electrical systems, managing and enforcing Global Commissioning's Safe Systems of Work. Implement and control electrical isolations, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), switching operations, proving dead procedures, testing, and safe reinstatement. Issue, manage, suspend, and cancel Electrical Permits to Work and associated safety documentation. Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for electrical works. Plan, coordinate, and supervise HV/MV/LV switching activities. Oversee pre-functional testing, electrical energisation, protection testing, and commissioning readiness activities. Attend and contribute to commissioning, coordination, and safety meetings. Coordinate electrical commissioning activities with mechanical, controls, and automation teams. Attend and support Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) of critical systems. Carry out final inspections and "white glove" reviews prior to system handover. Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, electrical standards, and applicable legislation. Maintain effective communication between contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders. Support incident response, emergency situations, and high-risk operations when required. Leadership & Management Provide leadership and supervision to electrical teams, contractors, and subcontractors. Manage complex and high-risk electrical activities in live or operational environments. Demonstrate strong decision-making under pressure, particularly during switching operations, isolations, energisations, fault conditions, and system reinstatements. Promote a strong safety culture and proactive hazard identification.

## Qualifications

Essential Completion of a recognised electrical trade apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on electrical qualification. CSCS / Safe Pass. SMSTS or SSSTS. Appropriate HV Authorised Person/Senior Authorised Person certification or demonstrable experience operating under an electrical safety rules system. Desirable HNC, HND, or BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Building Services Engineering. Certified Electrical AP/SAP training. IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification.

## Skills & Technical Knowledge

Extensive hands-on experience with electrical power systems, plant, and equipment. Proven expertise in electrical isolations, LOTO, switching operations, and hazardous energy control. Strong working knowledge of: HV, MV, and LV power distribution systems Generators, synchronisation systems, and emergency power systems UPS systems and battery installations Transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and metering systems Electrical infrastructure associated with power generation and data centres Sound understanding of commissioning processes and documentation (Cx Plans, FAT, SAT, IST, ITPs). Familiarity with electrical safety rules, arc flash mitigation, and safe switching procedures. Strong understanding of Irish, UK, and EU health, safety, and environmental legislation, including HSA requirements. Fully proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

## Experience Essential

Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical commissioning, electrical operations, maintenance supervision, or as an Electrical Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person. Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and coordinate complex electrical systems during commissioning and energisation activities. Experience operating under formal electrical safety rules within critical environments. Desirable Experience in data centres, power generation, pharmaceutical, utilities, renewables, offshore, or other high-hazard / critical infrastructure environments. Previous roles such as Electrical AP, Electrical SAP, Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, Control Room Operator, Plant Shift Leader, Lead Commissioning Engineer, or Critical Facilities Engineer. Experience managing HV switching programmes and critical power system energisation. Development & Support Global Commissioning is committed to developing its people. We will fully support candidates with the potential to grow into or strengthen this role through further education, CPD, mentoring, and structured training pathways.

## About Global Certification & Verification Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Global Certification & Verification (GCV) Group is an independent lifecycle assurance partner for mission-critical infrastructure, bringing together specialist businesses across commissioning, safety, verification, and certification.
- **Entity Type**: Private (founded 2026)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2026
- **Founders**: Louis Charlton (Group CEO) and Dover Charlton (Group Managing Director) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/global-certification-and-verification)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Mission-critical infrastructure assurance (data centres, energy, high-voltage electrical systems)
- **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise (data centre operators, hyperscale developers, energy infrastructure owners, regulators)
- **Mission or purpose**: To provide a “golden thread of independent assurance” across the full infrastructure lifecycle – from design and energisation through to commissioning, integrated systems testing, and long-term operational readiness [gcv-group.com/about](https://www.gcv-group.com/about)

## Products & Services
Each entity within the GCV Group operates independently as a specialist in its discipline:

- **[Global Commissioning](https://www.gcv-group.com/global-commissioning)**: Independent commissioning authority operating across EMEA. Services include Commissioning Management (CxM), Commissioning Agent (CxA), integrated systems testing (Level 5 IST), and evidence-based certification for data centres and critical infrastructure.
- **[AEP Global](https://www.gcv-group.com/)**: Independent specialist in safe systems of work (SSOW), high-voltage electrical services, and authorised person solutions for safety-critical energy and infrastructure.
- **[Core](https://www.gcv-group.com/)**: Independent commissioning specialists operating in the UAE, supporting compliance and assurance across safety-critical infrastructure.
- **[NorthFox](https://www.gcv-group.com/)**: Independent commissioning and completions specialists delivering mission-critical project assurance across data centre infrastructure (joined the group in 2026).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – Not publicly available (privately held, no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available. The group is formed from independent specialist companies; no external investors disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: Founded in 2026 and quickly assembled a group of four specialist businesses. In May 2026, NorthFox joined the group [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/global-certification-and-verification). Headcount is currently small (5 employees at the group level), but the subsidiaries bring additional engineering teams. The careers page lists active on-site roles across London, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, and Milan, indicating early-stage expansion [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/global-cxm).

## Competitive Advantages
- **True independence**: The group has no allegiance to contractors, manufacturers, or suppliers, ensuring unbiased assessments trusted by insurers and regulators.
- **Specialist depth**: Each subsidiary is a market leader in its discipline (commissioning, HV safety, certification) rather than a generalist body, providing technical rigour.
- **Cross-discipline alignment**: Risks at the boundaries between disciplines are managed through a shared framework and single thread of accountability, reducing knowledge loss during handovers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand the group**: Continue to acquire or partner with niche specialist firms across the infrastructure lifecycle.
- **Scale operations**: Grow the talent pool and geographic footprint (current roles in UK, EU, UAE) to meet demand from hyperscale data centre and energy projects.
- **Deepen lifecycle assurance**: Strengthen the “golden thread” from design validation through to operational readiness, particularly as AI and extreme power density increase infrastructure complexity.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Certified as a **Great Place to Work UK** (2026) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/global-certification-and-verification). The group emphasises collaboration, trust, and transparency, with a founding principle of independence.
- **Work model**: The founding entity operates with a small central team; roles are predominantly on-site at client locations (data centres, substations) across the UK (London, Newcastle), Europe (Brussels, Milan), and the UAE (Abu Dhabi). Remote/hybrid options are not currently indicated.
- **Notable perks**: 50% of the central team are C-level or director-level, offering exposure to strategic growth. Engineers will work on high-impact mission-critical projects for the world’s largest digital infrastructure operators.

## Sources
1. [GCV Group homepage](https://www.gcv-group.com/)
2. [GCV Group About page](https://www.gcv-group.com/about)
3. [GCV Group LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/global-certification-and-verification)
4. [Careers page on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/global-cxm)
5. [Global Commissioning page](https://www.gcv-group.com/global-commissioning)

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