Senior Authorised Person

Carbon60; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to work in the offshore wind sector. The role requires managing electrical safety and ensuring compliance with high voltage safety rules. Candidates must have previous offshore wind experience and a 66kV authorisation. This contract role offers a competitive rate of £850 per day and starts as soon as possible. If you're ready to take on this critical position, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Authorised Person with 66kV authorisation.
• Full GWO certifications required.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HV safety rules as SAP.
• Produce and review switching schedules.
• Carry out isolations and issue safety documents.
• Support testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Offshore windfarm experience

Electrical safety compliance

Health & Safety culture promotion

Education

ONC / HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Offshore Wind

💨 Sector : Offshore Wind

📍 Location : Offshore (Mobilisation from Northeast England)

🔄 Rotation : 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

📅 Start Date : ASAP

⏳ Duration : 12 Months + Likely Extension

💰 Rate : £850 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

✅ Clearance : BPSS + Medical Questionnaire + Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Are you an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) ready to take on a high-impact role in the offshore wind sector?

We’re looking for a skilled professional to ensure electrical safety and deliver critical isolations and safety documentation under client Electrical Safety Rules.

What You’ll Do

• Act as SAP, reporting to the Lead SAP, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with HV safety rules.
• Produce and review switching schedules.
• Carry out isolations, earthing, and issue safety documents.
• Support testing and commissioning of HV / LV systems.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture through audits, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
• Provide personal supervision when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential : Previous offshore windfarm experience and 66kV authorisation.
• Full GWO certifications : Sea Survival, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights.
• Offshore medical certificate (including Chester Step) + HUET.
• Knowledge of WTG WTSR and Electrical Safety Rules.
• ONC / HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Current SAP authorisation to 66kV or above (will also consider 33kV SAPs with multi-feed experience).

📩 Interested? Apply now!