Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

⚡ Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Up to 132kV | Multiple Locations | Up to £65,000 

Are you an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) ready to take the lead on high-voltage electrical projects? We’re hiring for a permanent, full-time SAP to support critical infrastructure across Slough, Southampton, Poole, Bristol, or Swansea.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering contractor delivering complex electrical and mechanical projects across the UK. If you’re passionate about safety, operational excellence, and high-voltage systems, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out LV & HV/EHV switching, isolation, earthing, and issuing safety documentation (PTW, SFT).

• Planning outages, producing switching programmes, and liaising with System Control.

• Leading fault restoration and emergency response on networks up to 132kV.

• Managing and supervising Jointer and Fitter teams.

• Providing technical expertise and mentoring trainee SAPs.

• Supporting clients with engineering solutions and full project management for smaller works.

• Promoting a positive safety culture through SHE plans, RAMS reviews, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.

What You’ll Need:

• Authorisation to conduct switching operations from 11kV to 33kV (132kV advantageous).

• Current DNO or equivalent Certificate of Authorisation.

• Strong technical knowledge of DNO switchgear and associated plant.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Familiarity with current regulations, standards, and codes of practice.

Role Details:

• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Base Locations: Slough, Southampton, Poole, Bristol, or Swansea

• Salary: £44,043 to £65,232 (up to £79,000 for 45-hour week with existing authorisations)

• Extras: Overtime rates, call-out rota payments, career development opportunities

Why Apply?

• Work with one of the UK’s leading electrical contractors.

• Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and technical excellence.

• Enjoy a varied role with site-based responsibilities and leadership opportunities.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box — we’d still love to hear from you. Apply now and power up your career in high-voltage engineering.