Project Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation seeks a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join its Electricity Distribution team in the UK. You will hold SAP authorisation on low-voltage 11kV-33kV networks and lead safety, switching, and restoration activities across projects.

Key responsibilities include supervising contractors, coordinating on-site operations, and contributing to commissioning and capital works while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Electrical safety awareness

Education

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

Job description

Job details

Posted 30 September 2026

Start date 11 August 2026

Location Crawley

Job type Permanent

Discipline IT & Telecomms , Transmission and Distribution

Reference 169571

Job Function Electrical Engineer

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).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.