Senior Authorised Person

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for 33kV HV work, primarily based in South Yorkshire with UK-wide travel. You will join an established electrical engineering business delivering HV installation, maintenance and refurbishment projects, combining SAP duties with active involvement in delivery alongside fitters and commissioning teams.

The role requires SAP authorisation up to 33kV, practical HV experience, and a solid understanding of

Qualifications

• SAP authorisation experience up to 33kV (or above)
• Practical HV installation, maintenance, commissioning or fitting experience
• Strong understanding of HV switchgear, transformers, switching schedules and safety procedures
• Experience leading site teams and resolving technical issues
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or relevant electrical qualification
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Carry out HV switching, isolation and earthing activities up to 33kV.
• Issue, manage and control electrical safety documentation.
• Establish safe systems of work and brief site teams.
• Lead and support electrical fitters, cable jointers and subcontractors.
• Assist with HV installation, maintenance, inspection and fault-finding activities.
• Coordinate outages, testing, commissioning and safe return-to-service operations.

Skills

SAP experience

Lead site teams

Driving licence

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or qualification

Tools

HV Switchgear

Transformers

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - 33kV | HV Electrical

Location: South Yorkshire (primarily), with UK-wide travel as required

Role Summary

We are recruiting a hands‑on 33kV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join an established electrical engineering business delivering HV installation, maintenance and refurbishment projects. This role combines SAP responsibilities with active involvement in project delivery, working closely with electrical fitters, cable jointers and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out HV switching, isolation and earthing activities up to 33kV.
• Issue, manage and control electrical safety documentation.
• Establish safe systems of work and brief site teams.
• Lead and support electrical fitters, cable jointers and subcontractors.
• Assist with HV installation, maintenance, inspection and fault‑finding activities.
• Coordinate outages, testing, commissioning and safe return‑to‑service operations.

Required Qualifications

• Current or previous SAP authorisation experience up to 33kV (or above).
• Practical experience in HV electrical installation, maintenance, commissioning or fitting.
• Strong understanding of HV switchgear, transformers, switching schedules and safety procedures.
• Experience leading site teams and resolving technical issues.
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or relevant electrical qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HV Electrical Fitter, Site Supervisor or Commissioning Engineer before progressing into SAP duties would be ideal.
• Broad exposure to HV infrastructure projects and outage planning.

Offering a basic salary of £55,000-£60,000, overtime opportunities, company vehicle, travel expenses, accommodation allowances, pension, holiday entitlement and ongoing training.