HV SAP - 11Kv

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to join a respected HV engineering team based in the South of England. This role involves leading HV projects, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting junior engineers. Candidates must have full SAP authorisation and relevant experience in the electrical industry. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are offered, along with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Electrical and/or Distribution industry.
• Full SAP Authorisation with a UK DNO.
• Strong knowledge of Distribution Safety Rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HV projects and maintenance works.
• Plan outages, prepare switching programmes and safety documentation.
• Carry out installation and testing on HV equipment.

Skills

Electricity Distribution Industry Experience

Health & Safety Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

BTEC, City & Guilds or equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

11KV DNO Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Remote / Field-based – South of England

Overview

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a leading name in the power distribution industry, seeking a skilled and safety-driven SAP to join their specialist HV services team. This is a field-based role covering projects across the South of England or Scotland, with a mix of installation, maintenance, and product support work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HV projects ranging from large-scale CDM construction to smaller maintenance and repair works.
• Plan and execute outages, prepare switching programmes, and produce all relevant safety documentation.
• Complete RAMS, test certificates, reports, and ensure a safe working environment during HV and LV operations.
• Carry out installation, refurbishment, testing, and fault-finding on HV equipment.
• Coordinate and manage site works with engineers, sub-contractors, and utilities.
• Support project costing, material planning, and logistics.
• Maintain authorisations and ensure compliance with industry best practice and safety rules.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the Electrical and/or Distribution industry.
• Full SAP Authorisation (including sanction for test) with a UK DNO such as UKPN, SSEN, WPD or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Distribution Safety Rules.
• BTEC, City & Guilds or equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Computer literate and confident using MS Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel, with flexibility for overtime, weekends, and occasional international work.

Desirable

• Authorisations on Private Networks.
• Training such as First Aid, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS.
• 18th Edition / 2391 Inspection & Testing.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

What's on Offer

• A field-based role with a respected name in HV engineering.
• Competitive pay structure with overtime opportunities.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• A supportive, skilled engineering team culture.

Application

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and feel free to include a short cover letter explaining why this role is right for you. We do our best to respond to every applicant, but due to high volumes, if you haven't heard from us within 7 days, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as our client is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.