Senior HV SAP & Electrical Safety Engineer

Carrington West; Southampton; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£650/day rate

12 months+ duration

Southampton-based project

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced HV SAP / Authorising Engineer to support a major £150m water and wastewater infrastructure project in Southampton. You will oversee LV/HV electrical safety, ensure compliant safe systems of work, and guide the project through construction, commissioning and handover.

The role requires a strong background in electrical installation on large projects, AE or AP-level experience, and thorough knowledge of BS7671 and EAWR.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years on-site experience in electrical installation
• Minimum 2 years as Authorising Engineer, or 5+ years as Authorized Person with AE capability
• HND/HNC or City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of LV electrical systems and BS7671
• Good understanding of earthing systems and BS7430
• Strong HV awareness including switching schedules and safe systems of work
• UK health and safety legislation knowledge and risk assessment experience
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations
• EAWR knowledge and PUWER/COSH and PAT requirements

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement the project LV/HV Electrical Safety Rules
• Ensure Electrical Safety Rules align with changes in legislation and standards
• Monitor compliance of Responsible Persons and Authorized Persons
• Provide technical/quality support to Project Managers and M&E teams
• Offer specialist guidance on electrical construction, testing and commissioning
• Audit electrical subcontractors to ensure safety and design compliance
• Act as AE review panel member and be main electrical safety contact for SHEQ
• Review resources and ensure adequate Permit Issuers and Authorized Persons
• Identify specialist activities and ensure controls and competencies are in place
• Support hazard studies and ensure hold points are captured
• Collaborate on safe systems of work with hydraulics, ATEX/DSEAR teams
• Participate in Authorising Engineer review panels and audits
• Support incident investigations and share lessons learned
• Oversee documentation, inspection and testing to maintain quality
• Contribute to Quality Plans and commissioning documentation
• Assist procurement with competence vetting of electrical contractors
• Comment on NICEIC/BS7671 certification and forms
• Provide input into commissioning and electrical QA
• Deliver technical briefings and safety bulletins
• Identify training gaps and support AE appointment processes

Skills

Electrical safety

HV/LV systems

Authorising Engineer

BS7671

EAWR

DSEAR

ATEX

Site audits

Project delivery

Safety procedures

Education

HND/HNC Electrical Engineering or City & Guilds L3

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced HV SAP / Authorising Engineer to support a major £150m water and wastewater infrastructure project in Southampton. You will oversee LV/HV electrical safety, ensure compliant safe systems of work, and guide the project through construction, commissioning and handover.

The role requires a strong background in electrical installation on large projects, AE or AP-level experience, and thorough knowledge of BS7671 and EAWR.