Senior Authorised Person - £75,000 - £95,000 A Year
VHR Global Technical Recruitment ·
Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – 66kV Location: UK (multiple project locations) Salary: £75,000 – £95,000 + Vehicle + Overtime + Benefits Overview A growing high voltage (HV) engineering contractor is seeking experienced Senior Authorised Persons (SAP) authorised up to 66kV.
This is a hands-on operational role supporting switching, commissioning, and energisation on major UK power projects. Key Responsibilities Carry out HV switching and network operations up to 66kV Issue and control safety documents (PTW, SFT, LOA) Support commissioning and energisation activities Take operational control of HV systems and substations Work closely with project and engineering teams Typical Projects 33kV and 66kV substations Network upgrades and reinforcement New connections and commissioning works Distribution network operations Requirements Current or previous SAP authorisation up to 66kV (or strong 33kV candidates ready to step up) Experience in DNO, IDNO, ICP, or HV contracting environments Good understanding of DNO-style safety rules Strong knowledge of HV operations and switching procedures Ability to work on-site across different UK locations Package £75,000 – £95,000 basic salary (depending on experience) Company vehicle or allowance Overtime available Pension and benefits Long-term project pipeline