Electrical Appointed Person

Want to work for a Tier 1 contractor?

Interested in working on a variety of Projects across Scotland, including Energy & Commercial Builds?

Want Job security and regular hours per week?

Then this role may be for you................

Orion Group are supporting a National Construction & Infrastructure client seeking an Electrical Appointed Person to join their operational teams, supporting the delivery of temporary site services across projects throughout Scotland.

In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring electrical installations are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest standards. Working closely with project and site teams, you will play a vital part in driving operational performance, promoting best practice, and championing a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
 
Due to the nature of the role, regular travel across Scotland is required, with overnight stays away from home needed to support projects and operational teams across multiple locations.

 What you'll be doing 

• Supporting the delivery of temporary electrical installations across multiple projects
• Undertaking Appointed Person (AP) duties in line with Business Electrical Safe Systems of Work (ESSW)
• Promoting a strong Zero Harm culture and ensuring safe systems of work are clearly communicated and followed
• Reviewing work package plans, RAMS, and task briefings to ensure safe and compliant delivery
• Identifying risks and proactively implementing control measures
• Supporting the Electrical Supervisor in maintaining installation quality and workmanship standards
• Monitoring plant, tools, and materials to ensure suitability and minimise waste
• Assisting with QA processes, including BIM Field 360, and maintaining accurate records
• Identifying and reporting any scope changes or non-conformances
• Contributing to continuous improvement and “Right First Time” delivery across projects

 
 Who we're looking for 

• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and current H&S legislation, including BS7671
• Experience in temporary electrical installations within a construction environment
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and communicate effectively with teams and subcontractors
• Proactive, safety-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence, ECS card and SMSTS
• Flexibility to travel throughout Scotland

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.