Approved Person Electrical Engineer

Job summary

The purpose of the Skill Zone 4 Electrical position is two-fold. Firstly, they will undertake the responsibility as an Authorised Persons (Electrical) for the JSSU (Cyp) estate. Secondly, they are to coordinate and deliver electrical engineering tasks as directed by High Secure Works (HSW) management team. This will include delivery of Pre Planned Maintenance (PPM), Requests For Repair (RFR) and Minor New Works (MNW) to ensure the infrastructure within High Secure areas is maintained in accordance with legislation, policy and best practice.

This role is advertised at 37 hours per week, the post is specially recruited for overseas and all eligible living allowances will be paid for the first 5 years. Other role related eligible allowances continue as long as permitted.

This is an established MOD post within Cyprus, and any Cypriot nationals (including dual nationals) will not be eligible to apply as a UKBC (UK British Civil Servant).

Job description

Complete PPM, RFR and MNW tasks within allocated deadlines.

Produce and review Risk Assessments (RA) and Method Statements (MS) for the works to be carried out. Update logbooks, test certificates, drawings and schematics for electrical infrastructure, fire alarm and building management systems.

Manage delivery of work packages communicating resources required and provide updates on progress completion.

Take appointment as an Electrical Authorised Person (AP Elec) for LV and HV systems across the JSSU (Cyp) estate in line with the requirements of JSP 375.

Provide AP Elec on call duty cover in conjunction with all other APs.

Allocate PPM, RFR and MNW tasks to Skill Zone 3 Civil Servants and Royal Engineer technicians according to their relevant skillsets and ensure tasks are completed on time and to the correct standard.

Mentor Junior technicians to become appointed as skilled workers and assure their work as required.

Remain flexible to deliver maintenance tasks at other site locations such as Troodos, Episkopi, Akrotiri and Dhekelia where required.

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Person specification

• Safety Leadership & Compliance: Deep understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS 7671 (18th Edition). Experience in producing, reviewing, and authorising safety documentation.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, and design data to troubleshoot, diagnose, and rectify electrical faults efficiently.
• Safety Risk Management: Ability to manage electrical risks, including producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and overseeing high-voltage or low-voltage (HV/LV) systems safely.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with technical staff, contractors, and non-technical clients. Ability to supervise and instruct technicians.
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy: High levels of accuracy in technical documentation, reporting, and inspecting electrical installations to ensure they meet standards.
• Adaptability: The ability to stay updated with new technologies and regulations in the engineering field.

Licences

Full UK Driving License ( Cat B)

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications
City & Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2, NVQ in Electrical Installation, or an equivalent accredited qualification
C&G 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations 2018 (BS7671: 2018)
C&G 2394 Initial and Fundamental Inspection and Testing and Certification or C&G 2391
C&G 2395 Periodic inspection and testing or C&G 2391

Desirable Qualifications on application
Essential for role and must be completed within 12 months in post. Training will be provided.
Authorised Person (Electrical) LV (JSP 375 MOD course)
Authorised Person (Electrical) HV (JSP 375 MOD course

Evidence will be required at interview.
All qualifications, licences or memberships declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalents will not be accepted.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Develops and deploys appropriate building maintenance strategies to ensure business and operational needs are met and asset usage is maximised.
• Deploys and develops estate specific systems, processes and techniques in order to achieve and monitor compliance in service delivery.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £29,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,572 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
  • Leave entitlement - 25-day annual leave allowance per year increasing by 1 day per year (maximum 30 days per year). In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.
  • Additional working pattern options – we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours. These need to be balanced with business needs so they will vary from job to job. If you would like to know more, please speak to the Recruiting Line Manager.
  • Health and Wellbeing – for a small fee we offer the staff the use of the exceptional site gymnasium facilities.
  • We also offer an excellent range of family-friendly benefits, for example, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
  • Living allowances and accommodation. Payment varies depending on your personal