HV SAP - 33Kv

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a skilled Senior Authorised Person to join a field-based engineering team. This pivotal role involves delivering HV installations, maintenance, and repairs across Scotland, with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Successful candidates should have full SAP authorisations, strong knowledge of health & safety, and experience in electrical systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the electrical/distribution sector.
• Full SAP authorisation including sanction for test.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV projects from construction to maintenance.
• Produce safety paperwork for HV operations.
• Support HV engineers and maintain SAP competence.

Skills

SAP authorisation

Health & safety compliance

Electrical systems knowledge

Mentoring skills

Education

BTEC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (33kV) Remote / Field-Based - Scotland Based

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.

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. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.