Senior Authorised Person

AWC Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme / Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company car and fuel card or car allowance

Private health care

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Overtime

Job summary

AWC Group is looking for a Senior Authorised Person to support high voltage electrical projects across the UK, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have SAP authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV on a UK DNO network and experience in substation construction or HV commissioning. This permanent position offers a salary between £60,000 to £90,000 per annum and includes several benefits like a company car, health care plan, and 25 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Proven competency at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV
• Experience with HV/LV electrical engineering projects
• Knowledge of safety regulations and outage planning

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute HV switching schedules using PowerOn
• Isolate and earth high voltage apparatus safely
• Issue Permits to Work and Limitations of Access
• Attend client meetings to resolve operational issues
• Mentor junior engineers and support project planning

Skills

SAP authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV

Experience in substation construction, HV commissioning, or network maintenance

Strong knowledge of electrical engineering

Excellent communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Vacancy Created: 31/03/2026

To apply for this role, please call Alan on 07766 383614 or alternatively you can send your CV and competencies to [email protected]

Overview

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Senior Authorised Person to join our client who provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.

As a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) you must have proven competency at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV. You will join our client’s substation construction team delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK Power Networks (UKPN) Distribution Network in the East of England. High Voltage SAPs are to support HV/LV electrical engineering projects, including substation builds, network upgrades, and planned outages. You’ll work on UKPN’s 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations in line with Distribution Safety Rules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute HV switching schedules using PowerOn and other DNO tools
• Isolate and earth high voltage apparatus safely
• Issue Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access
• Develop and implement safety documentation and method statements
• Attend client meetings and resolve operational issues
• Mentor junior engineers and support project planning
• Ensure compliance with UKPN safety standards, and HSE legislation

What You’ll Bring

• SAP authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV on a UK DNO network (e.g., UKPN, SSE, SPEN, ENWL)
• Experience in substation construction, HV commissioning, or network maintenance
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, safety regulations, and outage planning
• HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Full UK driving licence – travel required across East Anglia and surrounding counties and regular attendance at their Stevenage office

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme / Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from or car allowance
• Private health care and health care cash plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Overtime

Start

ASAP

Duration

Permanent Position

Rate

£60,000 - £90,000 Per Annum, DOE

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