SAP (Senior Authorised Person)

People with Energy; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

People with Energy seeks a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for overseeing high voltage electrical systems within the offshore renewables sector. This role involves ensuring safety and performance across various project sites and providing technical leadership. Candidates should have significant experience with 400kV operations and possess a valid HV authorisation, alongside strong analytical skills and effective communication capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Technical progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience as an Authorised Person, ideally at 400kV.
• Valid HV authorisation required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical subject matter expert on 400kV HV operations and maintenance.
• Perform SAP duties including outage planning and site switching.
• Guide operational teams in troubleshooting and safe practices.

Skills

HV safety management

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications

Job description

SAP (Senior Authorised Person)

Location: Cumbria, , UK Type: Vacancy Pay:Competitive Salary Reference: 25-00310 Senior Authorised Person (400kV)

Location:

Ideally based in North East or North West England with travel to sites across Scotland, Midlands, and London.
(Mix of onshore and offshore work; Monday to Friday rota)


Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to take responsibility for the safe operation, maintenance, and oversight of high voltage (HV) electrical systems up to 400kV within the offshore renewables sector. This role is pivotal to ensuring the integrity, safety, and performance of HV infrastructure, delivering technical leadership across multiple project sites.


Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical subject matter expert on 400kV HV operations and maintenance.
• Perform SAP duties including outage planning, site switching, establishing demarcation, and issuing safety documents.
• Guide operational teams with troubleshooting and safe practices in HV systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to uphold safety and performance standards.
• Monitor and report HV safety performance across sites.
• Support the Electrical Safety Management System as an Authorised Person.
• Participate in authorisation panels and training programmes as Authorising Engineer.
• Provide mentoring to less experienced staff on HV safety procedures.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Significant hands-on experience as an Authorised Person, ideally at 400kV.
• Valid HV authorisation.
• Sound understanding of HV safety management, ideally within the offshore wind sector.
• Knowledge of UK Electricity at Work Regulations or equivalent standards.
• Strong technical background in the design, commissioning, and operation of HV systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex HV faults.
• Confident communicator and effective team collaborator.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

• Involvement in critical infrastructure projects across the renewables sector.
• A collaborative team environment with technical progression opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative HV safety practices and engineering challenges.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready for your next challenge and meet the criteria above, please submit your CV and relevant certifications today.

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