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AP (Authorised Person) Shift Engineer – London
Location: London Salary: £44,000 per annum + overtime + shift allowance Working Hours: 4 days on duty, 4 days off (rotating shifts, 6 AM–6 PM)
About EMCOR UK
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining engineering expertise and innovation. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work"—optimising workplace efficiency, managing assets responsibly, and minimising environmental impact while ensuring safety, compliance, and assurance. Through our unique "One Data World" platform, we leverage data-driven insights to deliver tailored services, helping customers achieve net zero, improve operational efficiency, and focus on their core business.
Our collaborative approach empowers partners to shape a sustainable future.
Job Purpose
An AP (Authorised Person) Shift Engineer is required to supervise the provision of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) building services, including maintenance, small works projects, and contractor management.
Role Summary
By working evenings and weekends over a 4-on-4-off shift rotation, this role ensures continuous oversight of estate engineering services, critical plant systems, and emergency breakdowns while managing subcontractors. As the most technically capable on-site, you’ll handle high-stakes decisions in **health, safety, and emergencyPlant between working hours.
Key Responsibilities
Core Operational Duties
- Provide first-line technical support for engineering teams.
- Manage subcontractor inductions, review competencies, and approve qualifications.
- Review and endorse subcontractor RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
- Oversee planned/maintenance projects to ensure compliance with health and safety law, achieving quality standards.
- Deliver and monitor assigned maintenance tasks to meet KPIs and SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
- Offer hands-on mentorship to junior engineers.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced plant systems (HVAC, BMS, generators, UPS, fire systems).
- Respond to and resolve BMS critical alerts.
- Ensure accurate compliance records, regulations adherence, and enforcement of safety protocols.
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HV/LV Authorised Person Duties
- Conduct routine High Voltage (HV) checks and inspections per HV standards, test certificates, and generation protocols.
- Execute safety programs for electrical facilities.
- Issue electrical permits-to-work.
- Execute and verify safe electrical isolation of complex systems.
- Maintain detailed test and documentation records.
Supervisory Accountabilities
- Handle full estates engineering responsibilities during evening/weekend shifts.
- Directly manage contractors and incident response.
- Act as the go-to technical expert for on-call emergencies, including health & safety and breakdown resolutions.
- Make critical decision-making under pressure.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants must possess:
- Formal mechanical, electrical, or hybrid/hybrid-skills specialisation qualifications.
- valids beyond number Modular or similar with:
- C&G 2360 Part 1 & 2 (Level 4 Designing_documents or Electrical Installations for General Engineers
- Inspections and testing (C&G 2391 or AIEE Level 3 Om Malik Personnel);
- 18th edition wiring regulations.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance, capital or key account management.
**Detailed));
Specialist expertise must include:
- Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, BMS (Building Management Systems), motors, pumps, fire systems, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Suppliers), generators, emergency lighting, lighting controls (CASAMBI, DALI).
- In-depth understanding of electricalioletries including generators and artificial cooling.
- Proficiency in debugging plant, resolving critical system failures, and ensuring seamless operations.
- Fully comprehensive working experience onsufficiently in a similar ROH5 (floor manager, OOH/keeper role) environment.
- Sound certifications from a reputable, accredited college or training providers eg IOSH Working Judaismally, NEBOSH ROC International Certificate for Iosaswriting and working alone.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to collaborate under pressure with external contractors.
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** disponibility for overnight hours all over emergency callouts. You must take out start the role:**
Person Specification
- Resilience to manage disctinal demands and empower top-level quality decision-making.
- Ability to lead complex technical discussions.
- Strong IT literacy to operate systems and generate reports efficiently.
- Highly motivated and strategic mindset, capable of influencing and driving long-term change.
- Preference for candidates with IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, confidence in teams of seniority, and commitment to ESG values.
Working Conditions
- Static shift-based role: 6 AM–6 PM, rotating daytime/night operations.
- 4 shifts working, 4 off.
Culture & Inclusion
At EMCOR UK, we’re proud to celebrate diversity and inclusivity across all dimensions. Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures that every voice is represented and every contribution championed.
Join us in building a sustainable culture of performance and mutual respect where growth and safeguarding go hand-in-hand.
Benefits & Perks
EMCOR UK offers a holistic benefits package designed for both professional and personal wellbeing:
- Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave policies.
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme (£500 referral bonus).
- Employee Recognition (GEMS) with rewards from Amazon vouchers to dining/retail vouchers.
- Comprehensive learning and career development opportunities, including upward mobility.
- Discounted shopping, gym memberships, mobile plans, insurance, dining rewards, car leasing, and breakdown cover.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
- Health cash plan covering optical, physio, and wellness initiatives.
- Sales, Dental, Health Assessments.
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial guidance.
- Access to burnout-prevention oncology (recruitment varies) and competency tracking OPMAmatrix.
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