Senior HV SAP – Lead 11kV-132kV Distribution Network

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD is recruiting a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join our client’s Distribution and Connections division, supporting 11kV/33kV/132kV works across the East of England. The SAP will plan outages, develop safety documentation, issue permits, and ensure compliance with Distribution Safety Rules.

You will mentor team members, attend client meetings, and help deliver outage programmes within budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Proven track record around High Voltage distribution networks.
• Understanding of engineering policy, procedures and legislation.
• Able to develop processes to improve outcomes and measure success.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Competent SAP on a DNO network (11kV/33kV/132kV).
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation.
• Ability to work to budget and timescales.
• Team collaboration with clients, designers and project staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake outages per an agreed switching schedule.
• Prepare switching schedules via PowerOn, isolate and earth HV apparatus.
• Issue Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access documents.
• Ensure site progress adheres to UKPN Distribution Safety Rules.
• Attend client meetings, resolve operational issues, mentor team members.
• Assist in creating outage programmes and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

HV distribution

Policy & legislation

Stakeholder communication

Budget & scheduling

Leadership / mentoring

Education

HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD is recruiting a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join our client’s Distribution and Connections division, supporting 11kV/33kV/132kV works across the East of England. The SAP will plan outages, develop safety documentation, issue permits, and ensure compliance with Distribution Safety Rules.

You will mentor team members, attend client meetings, and help deliver outage programmes within budget and schedule constraints.