Appointed Person (LV)
CV-LibraryCardiff, South GlamorgantemporaryPosted: 13 May 2026
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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
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