Senior Authorised Person

Are you an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with proven competency at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV? Join our substation construction team delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK Power Networks (UKPN) Distribution Network in the East of England.

We’re hiring High Voltage SAPs to support HV/LV electrical engineering projects, including substation builds, network upgrades, and planned outages. You’ll work on UKPN’s 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations in line with Distribution Safety Rules.

Plan and execute HV switching schedules using PowerOn and other DNO tools

Isolate and earth high voltage apparatus safely

Issue Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access

Develop and implement safety documentation and method statements

Attend client meetings and resolve operational issues

Mentor junior engineers and support project planning

Ensure compliance with UKPN safety standards, M Group policies, and HSE legislation

What You’ll Bring
SAP authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV on a UK DNO network (e.g., UKPN, SSE, SPEN, ENWL)

Experience in substation construction, HV commissioning, or network maintenance

Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, safety regulations, and outage planning

HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Full UK driving licence - travel required across East Anglia and surrounding counties and regular attendance at our Stevenage office

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include

Matched or contributory pension scheme
Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Employee assistance programme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
Life assurance
Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers

Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
Private health care and health care cash plan for you
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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