High Voltage Senior Authorised Person SAP

Alaska Black; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering group in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to manage high-voltage operations. The role involves overseeing maintenance, installations and ensuring safety compliance across various sites. Candidates should have HV Senior Authorisation and strong technical knowledge of HV networks. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, company car or allowance, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays

Gym subsidy

Vision allowance

24/7 remote GP service

Paid maternity/paternity leave

EV charging access

Professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• HV Senior Authorisation status (SAP/AP) required.
• Experience managing contractors and delivering projects safely.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise planned and reactive maintenance of HV switching and relays.
• Oversee small installations using direct and sub-contract labour.
• Perform on-site testing and commissioning of HV systems.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of HV networks (11kV-33kV)

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - High Voltage

Location: North Wales

Salary: £60,000-£65,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Join the established Scottish central belt HV division of a leading independent mechanical & electrical engineering group with over 100 years of heritage, 600+ employees, and a turnover exceeding £100m. The company values are teamwork, trust, and a family-oriented culture with exceptional staff retention.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) or Authorised Person (AP) to manage and supervise high‑voltage operations across commercial, industrial, nuclear, and pharmaceutical sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise planned and reactive maintenance of HV switching and relays.
• Oversee small installations using direct and sub-contract labour.
• Prepare HV outages and carry out HV switching, isolation, earthing, and issue safety documentation.
• Perform on‑site testing and commissioning of HV systems.
• Maintain HV switchgear and protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and lead by example.

Requirements

• HV Senior Authorisation status (SAP/AP).
• Strong technical knowledge of HV networks (11kV-33kV).
• Experience managing contractors and delivering projects safely.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance.
• Private healthcare, contributory pension, life insurance.
• Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays.
• Gym subsidy, vision allowance, 24/7 remote GP service.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave, EV charging access.
• Professional development and career progression.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced HV SAP/AP looking for a new challenge with a company that values expertise and offers long‑term stability, apply today