Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Competitive Salary, Van & Overtime

About the role

We are a well‑established UK electrical engineering contractor specialising in high‑voltage power systems. We are looking for an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join our dedicated SAP team in the North West, supporting a growing portfolio of HV/LV network projects and maintenance works.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out HV/LV switching operations and safe isolations up to 33 kV.
• Issue and manage safety documentation, including Permits to Work and Sanctions for Test.
• Supervise on‑site workforces, including jointers, fitters and subcontractors.
• Lead commissioning and fault‑finding activities, including pre‑energisation checks and relay testing.
• Diagnose faults on HV switchgear and associated infrastructure.
• Act as the primary operational contact with DNOs/iDNOs for outages and new grid connections.
• Ensure all activities comply with Distribution Safety Rules and company procedures.

Required profile

• Current Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation under formal Distribution Safety Rules.
• Proven experience operating at 33 kV.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks, switchgear and protection systems.
• HNC/ONC (or equivalent) or recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an electrical contracting or DNO environment.
• At least 2 years holding SAP status.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making capability in high‑risk environments.
• Willingness to travel, work away and participate in a call‑out rota.

Required skills

• HV/LV switching up to 33 kV.
• Switchgear commissioning and testing.
• Relay testing.
• Fault diagnosis on HV switchgear.
• Compliance with Distribution Safety Rules.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£60,000‑£70,000 per year).
• Company van and fuel card.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Permanent role within a specialist HV team.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of switching, commissioning and network operations.
• Long‑term career development in a growing organisation.