Overview
The Senior Authorised Person (SAP) will play a crucial role in supporting high voltage (HV) commissioning, switching, and energisation activities on a major transmission project. Working closely with commissioning teams and site personnel, the SAP will ensure that all high voltage operations are conducted safely and in compliance with client safety protocols. This position is essential for the successful delivery of the project and requires someone with significant experience and authority in the field.
Responsibilities
- Carry out HV switching, isolations, and issue safety documentation under client safety rules.
- Prepare and implement switching programmes and outage plans.
- Support commissioning, testing, and energisation activities across HV assets.
- Manage Permit to Work, LOTO, and electrical safety on site.
- Coordinate with commissioning engineers, site teams, and subcontractors.
- Ensure all HV operations are delivered safely and in line with project requirements.
- Support site inspections, incident investigations, and safety improvements.
Requirements
- Previous experience operating as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
- Proven background working on transmission, substation, or major energy infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience with HV commissioning, switching, and energisation activities.
- Excellent knowledge of electrical safety rules and Permit to Work systems.
- Current or previous SAP authorisation (132kV/275kV/400kV preferred).
- Relevant electrical qualifications (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence.