Appointed Person (LV)
Posted Today by BMSL Group Ltd
£450 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Summary: The role of Authorised Person (LV) involves overseeing and executing low voltage switching operations on a major infrastructure project in South Wales. This freelance position is expected to last approximately 8 months, starting in August 2026, and requires collaboration with a principal contractor's delivery team on-site. The candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety standards while managing permits and isolation procedures. Proven experience in similar roles is essential for this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Key Skills:
- 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, and safe systems of work
- ECS / CSCS (or equivalent)
- Relevant AP LV authorisation
Salary (Rate): £450/day
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Authorised Person (LV) – Freelance
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.