Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - Field based
Total Utility Connection Limited
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Total Utility Connections is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to lead field-based electrical infrastructure projects. You will support cable jointers and Project Managers, ensure safe energisation, and drive compliance with industry standards across LV/HV networks.
Based field-based with some travel to Cardiff, the role requires clear technical leadership, auditing, and the ability to coordinate with DNOs/iDNOs while maintaining SHEQ commitments and a focus on safe, reliable network
Qualifications
- Experience as SAP in electrical distribution or transmission.
- Knowledge of ESCQR, Electricity Act, EIW Regulations, BS7671.
- Ability to communicate across all levels.
- Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication.
- Understanding of electricity network design, construction, commissioning.
- HNC or equivalent qualification with LV/HV knowledge.
- Current or previous 11kV AP/SAP authorisation.
- SSSTS or IOSH safety qualification.
- Knowledge of DSRs.
- Experience with 33kV/66kV projects.
- Experience liaising with sub-contractors.
- Experience in technical authoring of industry standards.
- Experience representing on industry forums.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans for new infrastructure networks.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring for construction activities.
- Direct project delivery to meet specifications and standards.
- Prepare and manage realistic project programmes.
- Review and update standards with industry changes.
- Implement quality control processes for delivery.
- Conduct site and process audits for SHEQ compliance.
- Perform pre-commissioning, testing, and switching where applicable.
- Liaise with DNO engineers for connections and energisation.
- Plan and execute Self-Connect activities with fault repair support.
- Install and test CT Metering per CoP.
- Assess competency for AP/SAP appointments via iDNOs.
- Provide technical support for validation of operatives.
- Maintain SHEQ standards and regulatory compliance.
Skills
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Job description
Title:Senior Authorised Person - Electricity
Reports to:Operations Director
Location:Field Based with some travel to Head Office in Cardiff
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
As an SAP you will use your technical expertise, initiative, and problem-solving skills to support our cable jointers and Project Managers with the construction, auditing, and energisation of electricity networks. Your role will be key in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
The role will also provide guidance to the wider business to ensure that relevant legislative and industry standards are achieved throughout all work-related activities and will contribute to the ongoing development of the Company’s strategy to ensure continued growth of the infrastructure delivery.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic plans in relation to the delivery of new infrastructure networks.
- Provide technical leadership, knowledge and support of construction activities to ensure compliance with the appropriate legislative, industry and company standards and specifications. Commitment to mentoring and motivating operational team members.
- Provide operational, strategic, and contractual direction for the whole project delivery team ensuring all works are carried out to required specifications and standards.
- Ensure realistic programmes are prepared, managed, monitored, reviewed and updated according to the requirements of the project(s).
- Responsible for the review of network and industry standards updates, and incorporation into the Company’s own documentation framework.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes to guarantee high standards of project delivery.
- Undertake site and process audits to ensure compliance with company SHEQ and external bodies’ standards and procedures.
- Perform pre-commissioning, testing and switching (where applicable) of 11kV & LV switchgear.
- Liaise with DNO engineers for final connections, energisation of substations, and IDNO/DNO Low Voltage (LV) networks.
- Plan and execute DNO LV and High Voltage (HV) ‘Self-Connect’ activities and support fault location/repairwhere applicable.
- Install and test CT Metering in line with industry standards relevant to the Code of Practice.
- Responsible for assessing the competency of individuals and contractors providing authorisation for the appointment of competent, authorised persons in relation to network adoption via iDNOs.
- Provide technical support for the validation and authorisation of operatives and contractors.
- Maintaining company SHEQ standards, interacting with company systems to ensure continued compliance with legislation and industry standards.
The ideal candidate is organised, reliable, adaptable, and personable. They should be able to work independently with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. The candidate should be well-presented, responsible, accountable, and eager to gain new experiences. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and stakeholders are essential.
Able to self-motivate and effectively time-manage own workload, appreciating the need to balance accuracy with any potential deadlines. Possesses interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with all levels both internally and externally. Can analyse and identify trends from information sources and able to make decisive decisions for the betterment of delivery and company development.
- Experience of electrical distribution and/or transmission operations as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
- Demonstrable knowledge of electricity distribution and construction legislation e.g ESCQR, Electricity Act, Electricity at Work Regulations, BS7671.
- Ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation.
- High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to convey technical information clearly in written and oral forms.
- Excellent appreciation of electricity network design, construction, commissioning and operations.
- HNC, or equivalent, level of qualification, with a good theoretical and working knowledge of 1ph and 3ph electrical systems at both LV and HV.
- Current or previous DNO/iDNO 11kV AP/SAP Operational Authorisation
- A recognised supervisory Health & Safety qualification (e.g SSSTS or IOSH)
- Knowledge of Distribution Safety Rules (DSRs).
- Demonstrable experience of 33kV/66KV project delivery.
- Experience of sub-contractor liaison.
- Previous experience of technical authoring of electricity industry standards, processes and procedures.
- Experience of representation on industry forums.
- P rivate medical and life insurance
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Annual leave increase with service
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service
- Living Wage Employer
This job description outlines the key responsibilities, required qualifications, and personal attributes necessary for the role of the. It is intended to provide an overview of the position and may be subject to updates in line with business needs.
References will be requested post appointment.
Total Utility Connections are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and the unique perspectives each employee brings to the workplace. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive and authentic workforce that fosters creativity and enables our ongoing success.
Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform their best.
Respect for others, making all feel welcomed and included is at the heart of our business and when you join us you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.
Progression is something we value, and we’ll make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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