Senior HV Authorised Person (33kV) for EV & Renewables

Sphere Solutions; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension & company benefits

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join its High Voltage team. The role covers HV systems up to 33kV across major construction, EV infrastructure, and renewable energy projects in Devon/Cornwall with travel.

You will lead HV operations, coordinate RAMS and safety docs, manage permits, and provide technical leadership across sites and with partners. A strong background in HV switching and DNO/ICPs is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' HV connections experience on large construction sites.
• Proven SAP / Authorised Person experience up to 33kV.
• Strong knowledge of HV switching and safety procedures.
• Experience within DNO / ICP / NERS environments.
• Knowledge of EV charging and Solar Farm connections.
• Able to read HV single-line diagrams and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation and delivery of HV systems up to 33kV.
• HV switching, isolation, earthing and energisation.
• Preparing and approving RAMS, switching schedules and safety documentation.
• Managing HV permits and operational procedures.
• Overseeing installation, testing and commissioning.
• Providing technical leadership to engineers and subcontractors.
• Liaising with DNOs, ICPs, NERS, clients and principal contractors.

Skills

HV experience

SAP experience

Leadership

Driving license

DNO/ICPs exposure

Reading diagrams

Job description

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join its High Voltage team. The role covers HV systems up to 33kV across major construction, EV infrastructure, and renewable energy projects in Devon/Cornwall with travel.

You will lead HV operations, coordinate RAMS and safety docs, manage permits, and provide technical leadership across sites and with partners. A strong background in HV switching and DNO/ICPs is essential.