Senior Authorised Person

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person EPCm Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Glasgow.

The Senior Authorised Person position comes with an hourly rate from £70.00 to £80.00 per day outside of IR35.

• Support the Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in the safe delivery of all HV electrical commissioning and energisation activities across a new-build Energy-from-Waste facility.
• Undertake HV switching operations and issue safety documentation on electrical systems up to 11kV, with experience on systems up to 33kV considered highly desirable.
• Prepare and implement switching schedules, isolation plans, Sanctions-for-Test, and Permits-to-Work in accordance with site Electrical Safety Rules.
• Provide hands‑on support during the commissioning, testing, fault finding, and energisation of substations, transformers, switch gear, generators, and associated balance of plant equipment.
• Coordinate with EPCM teams, OEMs, contractors, and operations personnel to ensure safe and efficient execution of electrical commissioning activities.
• Support the staged energisation of plant systems through cold commissioning, hot commissioning, start‑up, and operational readiness phases.
• Verify electrical installations, protection systems, and commissioning documentation prior to energisation and handover.
• Assist with grid connection activities, protection testing, synchronisation, and interface management with relevant network operators.
• Ensure all electrical activities are carried out in compliance with site safety procedures, statutory regulations, and industry best practice.
• Participate in commissioning meetings, risk assessments, method statement reviews, and safety briefings to support successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support and guidance to commissioning teams regarding electrical safety, isolation procedures, and energisation activities.
• Demonstrate previous hands‑on SAP experience within Energy‑from‑Waste facilities, with a strong preference for candidates who have supported the commissioning and start‑up of new-build EfW plants.

Glasgow, Scotland

£70.00 to £80.00 per hour.

Immediate start date

8 months

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.