Project Engineer

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed client is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join its Electricity Distribution team. Location is UK with multiple locations and a competitive benefits package.

The Senior Authorised Person will hold SAP authorisation on low-voltage 11kV-33kV networks, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence across distribution activities.

Qualifications

• Current or previous SAP authorisation on electrical distribution networks.
• Experience on HV networks (11kV, 33kV+).
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and operational procedures.
• Experience conducting switching operations and issuing safety documents.
• Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior Authorised Person on HV distribution networks.
• Carry out switching, isolation, earthing and restoration activities safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and issue safety documentation including Permits to Work and Sanction for Test.
• Support planned and emergency fault response activities.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and operational teams on site.
• Assist with network commissioning, maintenance and capital project activities.
• Lead and support engineers, project teams, and stakeholders.

Skills

SAP authorisation

HV switching operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ/City & Guilds)

Job description

Our significant client is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join its Electricity Distribution team.

Location: UK (Multiple Locations Available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The successful candidate will hold SAP authorisation on low-voltage 11kv-33kv, electrical networks and have a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior Authorised Person on HV distribution networks.
• Carry out switching, isolation, earthing and restoration activities safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and issue safety documentation including Permits to Work and Sanction for Test.
• Support planned and emergency fault response activities.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and operational teams on site.
• Assist with network commissioning, maintenance and capital project activities.
• Lead and support engineers, project teams, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Current or previous SAP authorisation on electrical distribution networks.
• Experience working on HV networks (11kV, 33kV and above).
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and operational procedures.
• Experience conducting switching operations and issuing safety documents.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification (HNC, HND, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).