Mechanical Authorised Person

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 10 January 2026
LOCATION
Thetford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Mechanical Qualification CSCS/ECS Card Appointed Person Certificate SSSTS or SMSTS Project Management Safety Documentation Issuance Planning and Reporting People Management Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Mechanical Authorised Person in Thetford

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Solutions are supporting a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor who is looking for a Mechanical Authorised Person to join their team on a project in Thetford. Due to the nature of the project, you will be required to be vetted for Security Clearance, so a clear criminal background will be required to successfully pass security.

Duties:

- Management of mechanical sub-contractor, planning works and providing reports on tasks undertaken. - Diversion of services to allow construction works. - Scheduled checks and maintenance actions on mechanical equipment. - Managing contract works where necessary and providing reports. - Issuing mechanical safety documentation where necessary. - Mechanical testing and commissioning activities. - Supervise works where necessary. - Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety, Quality, Environmental and Operational within the areas of responsibility. - Liaise with colleagues and supervisors on timeframe and labour requirement. - Ensure all paperwork is completed as required. - Ensure Outlook calendar is kept up to date. - Reporting on a daily basis with site issues or progression.

Education/Skills:

- City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical qualification or equivalent. - CSCS/ECS card. - Appointed Person (AP) Certificate. - SSSTS or SMSTS. - Previous experience as a Senior Authorised person or completed SAP duties. - Previous experience on similar projects desirable. - Good literacy skills. - Proactive thinking with an enthusiastic character. - Well organised and able to meet deadlines. - Excellent people management skills.

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