Lead SAP Electrical Engineer – HV/LV Permits & Site Ops

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Annual leave

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thames Water in London is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) for a full-time role focused on High Voltage technical support, SAP duties and permit issuance. The position covers multiple sites across the Home Counties Thames Valley area, with strong emphasis on safe and efficient plant operation.

The role requires extensive HV knowledge, SAP qualification, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and DNOs.

Qualifications

• Experience in the electrical industry and fault finding on high/low voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of HSP 24 Part-01 Thames Water electrical safety rules.
• Familiar with BS7671 (18th edition) requirements.
• Qualified and experienced as a Senior Authorised Person.
• Strong teamwork, analytical thinking and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work.
• Engage with contractors and other third parties in providing oversight and technical supervision of on-site activities.
• Coordinate work activities of multiple working parties – Contractors, Thames Water staff and Distribution Network Operators. (DNO)
• Review RAMS and act as a technical expert to support the approval of TWOSAs.
• Acting as Lead SAP for several operational sites with varying sizes and complexity, comprising a wide range of HV and LV switchgear, equipment, and transformers.
• Coach and mentor the other members of the team and operations staff in preparation for appointment as an Authorised Person.
• Participate in the team on-call out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

HV fault finding

HSP 24 Part-01

BS7671 18th edition

Senior Authorised Person

Team player

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Thames Water in London is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) for a full-time role focused on High Voltage technical support, SAP duties and permit issuance. The position covers multiple sites across the Home Counties Thames Valley area, with strong emphasis on safe and efficient plant operation.

The role requires extensive HV knowledge, SAP qualification, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and DNOs.