Appointed Person (LV)
6 days ago
Cardiff
Authorised Person (LV) – Freelance Cardiff (8-Month Requirement) August Start | CIS / LTD A leading building services contractor is looking for an experienced Authorised Person (LV) to support electrical operations on a major infrastructure project in South Wales. This is a long-term freelance opportunity (approx. 8 months), with a planned start in August 2026, working alongside a principal contractor delivery team on a live site. The Role You will be responsible for overseeing and carrying out LV switching operations, ensuring safe systems of work are followed throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as LV Authorised Person (AP) on site, • Carrying out and overseeing LV switching activities, • Issuing and controlling permits to work / isolation procedures, • Supporting energisation, commissioning and handover phases, • Coordinating with site management and principal contractor teams, • Ensuring compliance with H&S standards, site procedures, and electrical safety regulations Requirements • Proven experience as an Authorised Person (LV), • Strong background in building services / M&E / infrastructure projects, • Experience working on large-scale or complex live sites, • Confident managing:, • Switching procedures, • Permits and isolations, • Safe systems of work, • ECS / CSCS (or equivalent), • Relevant AP LV authorisation The Opportunity • Approx. 8-month contract, • Major project environment with structured delivery teams, • Consistent workload on a live site, • Opportunity to work alongside an experienced principal contractor Rate • £350 to £450 per day depending on experience and project background, • CIS or LTD payment available (Top-end rates available for candidates with proven AP experience on major infrastructure or healthcare projects) Apply If you’re an experienced LV Authorised Person available from August and looking for a long-term freelance role in South Wales, get in touch for a confidential discussion