Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

The Best Connection; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to lead safe systems of work on HV substation sites, delivering switching, isolation and earthings under a permit-to-work regime in line with safety rules.

Based near Rickmansworth/Watford, the role requires current SAP authorisation on HV networks and proven experience on 11kV–132kV (up to 400kV advantageous). You will plan switching, issue RAMS, and coordinate with control rooms to ensure safe outages.

Qualifications

• Current SAP / Senior Authorised Person authorisation on at least one of SSEN, UKPN, NGED or NG.
• HV qualifications or HV experience on DNO/TO networks.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as SAP for HV switching operations up to 132kV / 400kV as authorised.
• Prepare and issue safety documentation—permits to work, sanctions for test, safety programmes.
• Plan switching schedules, isolation points and earthing.
• Establish and maintain safe systems of work; control site access and safety keys.
• Liaise with control rooms and client reps to coordinate access/outages.
• Review RAMS for HV activities and ensure compliance.
• Brief and supervise working parties under permit.
• Support testing/commissioning teams with isolations and earths.
• Maintain switching logs and safety records.

Skills

HV switching

Safety leadership

Documentation

Clear communication

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or HV qualification

Tools

RAMS preparation tools

Job description

Our Client based in Watford is looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join their team.

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Role Purpose:

To deliver and control safe systems of work on high voltage substation sites, undertaking switching, isolation and earthing and controlling access under a permit-to-work regime in accordance with the relevant DNO/TO safety rules.

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the appointed SAP for HV switching operations up to the authorised voltage level (11kV - 132kV / 400kV as authorised).
• Prepare and issue safety documentation - permits to work, sanctions for test, limitations of access and safety programmes.
• Plan and carry out switching schedules, points of isolation and earthing.
• Establish and maintain safe systems of work; control site access, key safety and safety keys.
• Liaise with DNO/TO control rooms and client representatives to coordinate access and outages.
• Review and approve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for HV activities.
• Brief, supervise and confirm the competence of working parties operating under permit.
• Support testing and commissioning teams by providing safe isolations and earths.
• Maintain switching logs, safety records and site safety documentation.
• Promote and enforce HSE compliance and safety policy at all times.

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Essential Network Accreditation:

Applicants must hold current authorisation and/or demonstrable delivery experience on at least ONE of the following distribution or transmission networks:

• Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
• UK Power Networks (UKPN)
• National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED)
• National Grid (NG)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Current SAP / Senior Authorised Person authorisation on at least one of SSEN, UKPN, NGED or NG.
• Relevant City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent HV qualification.
• CDM awareness; SSSTS or SMSTS desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience:

• Proven HV switching, isolation and earthing experience on DNO/TO networks.
• Substation environments up to 132kV, with 400kV experience an advantage.
• Working knowledge of the relevant network operator's safety rules and permit systems.

Skills & Attributes:

• Thorough understanding of HV plant, switchgear and protection systems.
• Strong safety leadership and the authority to stop unsafe work.
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Clear communicator with control rooms, clients and site teams.

Salary:

£85,000 per year

Shift Times:

09:00am- 17:00pm (hours may differ, flexibility is needed)