HV SAP - 11Kv

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced 11KV DNO Senior Authorised Person based in Scotland. This field-based role involves delivering HV projects, ensuring safety compliance, and managing site works. Ideal candidates will have Full SAP Authorisation with a UK DNO and relevant electrical qualifications. The position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and professional development within a supportive engineering team.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure

Professional development and ongoing training

Supportive engineering team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Electrical and/or Distribution industry.
• Full SAP Authorisation (including sanction for test) with a UK DNO.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven experience in the Electrical and/or Distribution industry

Full SAP Authorisation with a UK DNO

Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Distribution Safety Rules

Computer literate and confident using MS Office

Education

BTEC, City & Guilds or equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

11KV DNO Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Remote / Field-based - Scotland Based

Are you an experienced HV Senior Authorised Person with DNO authorisations looking for your next challenge? 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.

How to Apply

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. Thanks for taking the time to apply. We do our best to respond to every applicant, but due to high volumes, if you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately 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.