Senior Authorised Person

Carbon60; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for a high-impact role in the offshore wind sector. This position requires ensuring electrical safety and delivering critical isolations under client Electrical Safety Rules. The ideal candidate will have offshore windfarm experience and 66kV authorisation, along with relevant GWO certifications. You will act as SAP, oversee safe working practices, and support testing of high and low voltage systems. This contract lasts 12 months with a day rate of £850, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Previous offshore windfarm experience and 66kV authorisation required.
• Full GWO certifications are needed: Sea Survival, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights.
• Offshore medical certificate required, including Chester Step and HUET.

Responsibilities

• Act as SAP ensuring 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.

Skills

Offshore windfarm experience

66kV authorisation

GWO certifications

Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules

Current SAP authorisation

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!