HV Engineer

Recruitment Solutions Wales; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 59,727 - 88,462; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in Virginia, Bristol, responsible for managing LV & HV/EHV operations and ensuring safety compliance. This role involves creating switching schedules and managing construction teams within electrical networks up to 132kV. Candidates must have a DNO Certificate of Authorisation, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to safety. The role includes travel and potential on-call duties, with a competitive salary range based on experience.

Qualifications

• Authorised to conduct switching operations from 11kV to 33kV.
• Possess a current DNO or equivalent Certificate of Authorisation.
• Strong understanding of current regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan outages and produce switching programmes.
• Isolate and earth high-voltage electrical networks, issue safety documents.
• Lead training and mentoring of trainee SAPs.

Skills

Safety culture promotion

Supervision of teams

Excellent communication

Technical knowledge of DNO switchgear

Operational excellence

Education

DNO Certificate of Authorisation

Job description

Our client excels in delivering advanced electrical and mechanical engineering projects, showcasing expertise in overcoming complex challenges. The unique structure of our organisation allows us to handle both large and small projects, whether standalone or as part of a broader M&E contracting framework. With a professional and innovative approach, they lead the electrical contracting market, providing comprehensive electrical compliance services to ensure the safety and efficiency of our clients’ electrical systems.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to carry out LV & HV/EHV switching, isolation, earthing, PTW, SFT, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on construction and asset replacement projects on SSEN and private networks.

You will be responsible for all aspects of operational duties, creating switching schedules and methods of work. You’ll control & monitor all Electrical construction and Fault restoration work on HV/LV networks up to 132kV.

Ensuring the power distribution is maintained, you will be the delegated lead electrical person in cases of emergency and power restoration.

In atypical day, you could expect to be:

• Plan outages, produce switching programmes, and liaise with System/Local Control.
• Make dead, isolate, and earth high-voltage electrical networks; carry out HV testing and fault location; issue Safety Documents, Permits to Work, and SFT.
• Lead and promote a positive safety culture — develop SHE plans, review RAMS, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, investigate incidents, conduct site safety inspections, and ensure compliance with company and client rules.
• Provide full project management for smaller/non-complex projects, including client liaison, tender/bid support, and financial management (valuations, invoicing, meeting monthly targets).
• Manage and supervise Jointer and Fitter teams; provide technical expertise to the team and support clients with engineering solutions.
• Mentor trainee SAPs, oversee HV operations training, maintain operational authorisations, and report on trainee progress.
• This is a predominantly site-based role where you will be required to travel within our region. It could also require availability for weekend working and on-call duties on a rota basis.

What do I need to be successful in the role?

• Authorised to conduct switching operations to from 11kV to 33 kV
• Hold a current DNO or equivalent Certificate of Authorisation
• An excellent attitude towards safety & operational excellence.
• Technical knowledge of DNO switchgear & associated plant.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, and the ability to lead a team.
• Knowledge of current regulations, standards, and codes of practices

Some of our ‘nice to haves’ are:

• 132 kV Authorisations would be advantageous

From £44,043 to £65,232 depending on experience for a 37-hour week. Regular additional payments for call out rota cover and overtime rates for all works out of normal working hours.

If you already hold relevant authorisations, you will to be able to work a 45-hour week, and this will be with a salary up to £79k.

By applying you’re giving consent for Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd, to contact you regarding this job and other vacancies we’re recruiting for.

Recruitment Solutions Workforce Limited offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

To apply, please send a CV to [e-mail]