High Voltage Senior Authorised Person; HV SAP

Position: High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP)
Job:
Engineering Electricity

Location:

United Kingdom Offer s Data Centers is seeking an experienced High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP) to support the safe operation, commissioning and transition into service of high-voltage electrical installations across major UK projects.

Working in critical environments, including data centres and pharmaceutical facilities, the High Voltage Senior Authorised Person ((HV SAP) will provide practical technical and operational expertise across HV and LV distribution systems. The successful candidate will work closely with Authorising Engineers, commissioning teams, engineers, contractors and site management to deliver safe, compliant and effective electrical operations within health & safety guidelines.

The Role Undertake HV switching, isolation, earthing and restoration in accordance with approved Electrical Safety Rules and procedures.

Fulfil HV SAP duties, including preparing, issuing, controlling and cancelling electrical safety documentation.

Support HV commissioning, inspection and testing activities, including the safe coordination of initial energisation.

Provide operational and technical support across HV and LV distribution networks.

Support the handover of newly commissioned electrical installations into safe operational service.

Collaborate with project teams, contractors and site management to manage electrical risks effectively.

Participate in Electrical Safety Governance Working Groups and contribute to improvements in safety procedures, standards and operational practice.

Mentor and coach developing Authorised Persons and other electrical personnel.

Maintain and enhance your technical competence through training, professional development and technical guidance.

What we can offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary

Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance (Family Cover)2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeA ccess to our growing employee networks including Access Ability (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWhat we are looking for?

Demonstrable experience working as an HV Senior Authorised Person  operational experience up to 33kV.Strong knowledge of HV switching, isolation, earthing, operational control and electrical safety documentation.

Proven experience working under established Electrical Safety Rules and safe systems of work.

Practical experience, or strong technical understanding, of HV commissioning and electrical testing.

Experience with in data centres, pharmaceutical facilities or other critical-infrastructure environments would be desirable.

Experience working for a main contractor or large subcontractor.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently across multiple project locations.

The confidence to challenge unsafe practices constructively.

The ability and willingness to mentor colleagues and support their technical and operational development.

Who are we?

Equans Data Centers is a strategic data centre partner. We deliver the whole data centre, providing full general contracting for hyperscaler and colocation data centre projects across Europe, through a…