In brief
This Senior Authorised Person role oversees electrical safety and switching operations on networks up to 33kV. The work involves managing permits, supervising contractors and providing technical leadership during installation, maintenance and commissioning projects.
Best for
Experienced Senior Authorised Persons or HV Authorised Persons
Non-negotiable
Full UK driving licence required.
Worth knowing
Role requires extensive travel to client sites across the UK.
What you need
Required
Senior Authorised Person
Clearly required in the listing
HV switching operations
Clearly required in the listing
NVQ Level 3
Clearly required in the listing
18th Edition
Clearly required in the listing
Inspection and testing
Clearly required in the listing
Full UK driving licence
Clearly required in the listing
Electrical safety compliance
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Perform switching operations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage safety documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Supervise electrical works
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support technical projects
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“In this role, you will oversee safe systems of work, carry out HV switching operations up to 33kV, manage permits and isolations, and provide technical leadership to engineers and subcontractors.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
£26/hr - £27/hr + Company Bonus + Training + Progression + Vehicle + Overtime Sheffield (UK-Wide Travel) Are you a Senior Authorised Person or experienced HV Authorised Person with experience working on electrical networks up to 33kV, looking to join a growing and well-established electrical engineering company offering technical variety, responsibility and long-term career development? On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist electrical engineering business delivering high-quality installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning services across industrial, utilities and infrastructure environments. This company has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist electrical engineering solutions to a diverse client base. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Authorised Person to take responsibility for HV/LV electrical safety, switching operations and the supervision of electrical works across various UK sites. In this role, you will oversee safe systems of work, carry out HV switching operations up to 33kV, manage permits and isolations, and provide technical leadership to engineers and subcontractors. You will also support testing, maintenance and commissioning activities across a range of electrical distribution equipment. This role would suit an experienced SAP or HV Authorised Person looking for a technically challenging position with autonomy, varied projects and the opportunity to play a key role within an established engineering business. The Role: Carry out HV/LV switching operations, isolations and reinstatement on electrical networks up to 33kV. Prepare switching schedules, issue permits to work and oversee electrical safe systems of work. Support testing, maintenance, installation and commissioning of HV/LV switchgear, transformers and electrical distribution equipment. Review RAMS, supervise contractors and provide technical guidance to engineers. Work across various UK client sites, supporting planned outages and electrical fault response. Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and industry standards. The Person: Experience as a Senior Authorised Person or HV Authorised Person. Electrical qualifications including NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, 18th Edition and inspection/testing certification. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites. Reference Number: BBBH27861 Keywords: Senior Authorised Person, SAP, Authorised Person, HV Engineer, High Voltage, Electrical Engineer, HV Switching, 11kV, 33kV, Switchgear, Transformers, Electrical Maintenance, Commissioning, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ernest Gordon Recruitment. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
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