Senior Authorised Person

Major Recruitment Doncaster Industrial; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension with up to 8% employer contrib

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal wellbeing days

Job summary

Major Recruitment is recruiting Senior Authorised Persons for North Yorkshire-based opportunities with an established power engineering contractor. The role covers HV switching, isolation, earthing and safety-from-the-system on 11kV/33kV networks, with hands-on duties and technical leadership on site.

You will plan switching programmes, issue safety documentation, and guide construction teams while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Authorised Person in power distribution.
• Current Northern Powergrid authorisations covering the relevant 11kV and 33kV duties.
• Proven experience of HV switching, safety-from-the-system activities and issuing safety documentation.
• A sound understanding of distribution network operations, commissioning and fault management.
• Experience supporting network construction, reinforcement, maintenance or asset replacement projects.
• The ability to provide practical technical leadership to operational and construction teams.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out HV switching, isolation, earthing and identification of points of work.
• Prepare switching programmes and issue safety documentation in accordance with Northern Powergrid Safety Rules and Operational Procedures.
• Set construction and operational teams to work safely, providing technical guidance throughout delivery.
• Undertake HV cable spiking and pressure testing of new or modified plant before energisation.
• Support the commissioning of primary and secondary electrical plant and equipment.
• Maintain accurate switching sheets, operational records and completion documentation.
• Liaise with Northern Powergrid representatives and project teams, maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - Northern Powergrid

Location: North Yorkshire

Job type: Permanent and contract opportunities

Major Recruitment is recruiting Senior Authorised Persons for multiple opportunities with an established power engineering contractor, supporting its Overhead Lines team across North Yorkshire.

You will support construction, reinforcement, asset replacement and maintenance projects on the Northern Powergrid network. This is a hands‑on technical role, undertaking switching, operational and safety‑from‑the‑system duties on 11kV and 33kV distribution networks.

We welcome applications from SAPs, Senior Authorised Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, Project Delivery Engineers and HV/EHV Engineers with the relevant authorisations and operational experience. Experience above 33kV is also welcomed.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and carry out HV switching, isolation, earthing and identification of points of work.
• Prepare switching programmes and issue safety documentation in accordance with Northern Powergrid Safety Rules and Operational Procedures.
• Set construction and operational teams to work safely, providing technical guidance throughout delivery.
• Undertake HV cable spiking and pressure testing of new or modified plant before energisation.
• Support the commissioning of primary and secondary electrical plant and equipment.
• Maintain accurate switching sheets, operational records and completion documentation.
• Liaise with Northern Powergrid representatives and project teams, maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.

What we're looking for

• Experience operating as a Senior Authorised Person within the power distribution industry.
• Current Northern Powergrid authorisations covering the relevant 11kV and 33kV duties.
• Proven experience of HV switching, safety‑from‑the‑system activities and issuing safety documentation.
• A sound understanding of distribution network operations, commissioning and fault management.
• Experience supporting network construction, reinforcement, maintenance or asset replacement projects.
• The ability to provide practical technical leadership to operational and construction teams.
• A full UK driving licence.

Overhead line experience is desirable. An HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred but not essential. IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or another relevant safety qualification would be advantageous.

Permanent employee benefits

• Company commercial vehicle.
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days.
• Flexible benefits, including dental insurance, gym membership and a cycle scheme.
• Personal development opportunities.