Authorising Engineer

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the-UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for an Authorising Engineer-to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

We are looking for an Authorising Engineer-who wants to work in a diverse role-where no two days are the same.

The Authorising-Engineer,-will be responsible for:

• Lead audits of technical compliance and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).
• Use data and insights to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver SMART action plans and provide early warnings of non-compliance.
• Conduct thorough investigations into technical failures and incidents.
• Collaborate with other AEs and experts for multi-disciplinary reviews.
• Mentor and assess Authorised Persons (APs), supporting their development and growth.
• Issue, monitor, and manage AP endorsements, including suspensions where necessary.
• Develop technical bulletins, toolbox talks, and training materials.
• Provide clear, responsive technical advice to APs, managers, and clients.
• Represent Mitie at safety groups and technical forums.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed of safety alerts, guidance updates, and procedural changes.
• Maintain familiarity with site systems and operational risks.
• Define and document operational constraints and demarcation points.

To be successful for this Authorising Engineer role you must have:

• Professionally qualified and experienced in one or more of the listed disciplines.
• Strong auditing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in a similar AE or senior technical role, ideally in healthcare, education, defence, or PFI environments.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Chartered status or working towards professional registration.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant HTMs and PFI contract standards (or willingness to learn).
• Experience using digital tools for audits, assessments, and reporting.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this-Authorising Engineer-role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.