SQEP

SQEP is an acronym, standing for Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person. It is usually used to designate:-

• a professionally qualified person (such as a Chartered Engineer or Project manager)
• who has several years as a practitioner,
• is registered in their area of expertise within the organisation and so
• whose judgement can be used to resolve a technical problem with some finality.

This overall route is usually well-documented to satisfy external regulatory authorities that appropriate personnel are in place along the supply chain to undertake critical responsibilities.

The term has gained some currency in the UK Nuclear power industry, see for example this safety management audit report from the Health and Safety Executive.