Job Description

7232 London, Watford Permanent

Ready to play a key role in powering the UK's future?

Want to be the expert who keeps high-voltage projects safe and compliant?

Then come and join Crown House Technologies! You'll be part of Laing O'Rourke's specialist MEP business, working on some of the most advanced energy and infrastructure projects in the UK. We'll give you the support, training, and progression to grow your career while making a real impact on the future of the UK's power network.

What is the role?

We are looking for an experienced Earthing Control Person (ECP) to join our team and play a vital role in delivering one of the UK's most critical energy infrastructure programmes. This is a technically complex, high-profile initiative to build new National Grid substations across the country, supporting the UK's drive to upgrade and strengthen the national energy network. As an ECP, you will be responsible for managing and controlling all aspects of Impressed Voltage Drain Earthing (IVDE) on site, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards and project requirements. Your expertise will be key to ensuring safe, compliant delivery on high-voltage power schemes that power the nation's future.

This position involves regular travel to and from project sites, including Chesterfield, High Marnham, and East Coast areas.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate IVDE activities, including compiling four-week look-ahead programmes. Ensure all risk assessments, method statements, permits, and inspection forms reference Impressed Voltage risks and control measures. Prepare and maintain IVDE schedules and registers for IVDEs and FEEs. Manage procurement, inspection, and maintenance of IVDE equipment. Verify EAP authorisation and maintain compliance with National Grid training requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in Electrical Site Supervisory / Construction Manager role or as a Senior Authorised Person under Laing O'Rourke M&E Safety Rules or equivalent. Valid National Grid Competent Person Authorisation. IOSH Managing Safely or NG SR163 SIS M&E PC Representative Authorisation. Completed Impressed Voltage Drain Earthing (ECP/EAP) course (Kefax or equivalent). Valid Authorised Person qualification and First Aid certification.

Desirable Skills

Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and procedures. Ability to manage complex documentation and compliance processes. Excellent communication and coordination skills.

About us

Crown House technologies is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.



As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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