HV SAP - 33Kv

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join a field-based engineering team. This role involves delivering HV installations and maintenance projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have full SAP authorisation and strong electrical knowledge. This position offers competitive pay, professional development, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Professional development and training

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the electrical/distribution industry.
• Holds full SAP authorisation, including sanction for test.
• Technically qualified in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HV projects and maintenance.
• Produce switching programmes and safety paperwork.
• Carry out HV installations and fault-finding.

Skills

HV systems expertise

Health & safety knowledge

Electrical drawing interpretation

Communication with subcontractors

Education

BTEC, City & Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (33kV) – Remote / Field‑Based – South of England

Are you an experienced HV Senior Authorised Person with full SAP authorisations, including sanction for test?

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a leading provider of power distribution services who are looking for a skilled Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join their field‑based engineering division. This role is key in delivering HV installations, maintenance, repairs, and product support services across the South of England or Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HV projects ranging from major CDM construction to smaller day works and maintenance.
• Produce switching programmes, safety paperwork, and RAMS for HV operations.
• Carry out HV installations, refurbishments, testing, and fault‑finding.
• Interpret electrical drawings, complete test certificates, reports, and job packs.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, distribution safety rules, and best practice.
• Support and mentor HV engineers and trainees, maintaining SAP competence.
• Liaise with engineers, subcontractors, and utilities to coordinate site works and project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven track record in the electrical / distribution industry.
• Holds full SAP authorisation, including sanction for test (DNO such as UKPN, SSEN, WPD etc.).
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, distribution safety rules, and HV systems.
• Technically qualified (BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering).
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Office.
• Full UK driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including overtime and weekend work where required.

Desirable

• Private Network, DNO, or additional HV authorisations.
• 18th Edition / 2391 Inspection & Testing.
• First Aid, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS certifications.
• Commissioning, mentoring, and fault‑finding experience.

What’s on Offer

• A senior field‑based role within a skilled HV engineering team.
• Competitive salary with additional overtime opportunities.
• Professional development, training, and progression opportunities.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.

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 kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as our client is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.