Water Authorising Engineer

ROLE

Water Authorising Engineer

LOCATION

UK-wide

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.We're looking for a Technical Manager - Authorising Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, safety, and technical excellence across our Safe Systems of Work function.

Role Responsibilities

-Conduct AE audits in line with HTM, JSP, and Mitie standards, upload reports, and drive corrective actions.

-Assess and recommend Authorised Persons (APs) for system coverage and maintain an accurate AP register.

-Define AP responsibilities and issue Letters of Appointment (valid for up to 3 years) following competency assessments.

-Perform annual AP audits and review operational experience.

-Report system deficiencies to Senior Leadership and recommend appropriate training.

-Maintain AE diary and support APs in developing Safe Systems of Work.

-Provide technical training and stay up to date with legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards.

-Conduct technical inspections, condition reporting, and investigate dangerous occurrences.

-Circulate safety alerts and drive continuous improvement aligned with TST strategy.

-Travel extensively across the UK to provide technical support and oversight.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role

-Recognised qualification in relevant engineering disciplines (LV, HV, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Confined Spaces).

-Proven experience as an Authorised Person; AE experience desirable.

-Strong technical knowledge and demonstrable health & safety expertise.

-Confident communicator with strong leadership and coaching skills.

-Proficiency in Microsoft tools and data analysis.

-Flexible, resilient, and willing to travel regularly.

What's in it for you?

-Access to a virtual GP for you and your household.

-Salary Finance options, including early access to earned pay and competitive loans.

-Flexible lifestyle benefits through our Choices platform (extra holidays, dental cover, tech purchase schemes and more).

-High-street discounts via MiDeals and access to our Cycle-to-Work scheme.

-Life cover up to four times your salary and enhanced pension contributions.

-Save-as-you-earn scheme and the Mitie Matching Share Plan (with opportunities for free shares).

-"Mitie Stars" recognition programme with monthly cash prizes and a £10,000 annual top award.

-Extensive training and development opportunities to support your long-term career growth.