Engineering Authorised Person

Engineering Authorised Person Location: Cheshire, WA16 9EU Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent Work within a prestigious corporate environment, supporting a key client. Benefit from career growth opportunities, industry-leading training, and professional development—be part of something exceptional! Job Description The Engineering Authorised Person will be responsible for overseeing project works on-site, ensuring full compliance with ISS safety procedures and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW). ​Acting as a technical SME, this role will work closely with Business-As-Usual (BAU) Engineering teams to minimise disruption, maintain seamless operations, and uphold the highest engineering standards. Join a world-class facilities management company delivering excellence in engineering. Key Responsibilities

• ​ Act as the Authorised Person, ensuring project works adhere to SSOW and Health & Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) regulations
• Manage daily interactions between the project team and BAU site teams, including Permit to Work and Optima Critical Process
• Partner with campus facilities teams to deliver a best-in-class workplace environment for our client
• Ensure strict compliance with onsite Quality Assurance procedures and maintain accurate documentation
• Deputise for the Project Integration Manager and CEM when required
• Attend site meetings and provide reports related to work progress and equipment status
• Participate in training, reviews, and assessments to maintain high standards and career progression
• Uphold and enforce the Governance outlined in the OPTIMA Critical Manual
• Ensure incident reporting and escalation align with ISS processes and timelines
• Manage and facilitate subcontractors while ensuring adherence to SSOW
• Provide BAU maintenance support when necessary to assist operational teams

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• ​ Fully qualified Electrician with experience in maintenance roles, preferably within a critical engineering or facilities environment
• Previous experience as an Authorised Person is preferred (training can be provided)
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), Permit to Work, and Optima Critical Processes
• Ability to liaise effectively with subcontractors, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient project execution
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance, Health & Safety regulations (HASAWA), and risk management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate teams and enforce compliance
• Proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail and organisational skills

The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com