Head of HV​/SAP

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with an Operations & Maintenance specialist responsible for the management of utility-scale, ground-mounted solar PV assets across the UK and Europe. We are recruiting for a Head of HV / Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to provide technical leadership and oversight of all high-voltage operations, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient performance of the solar portfolio.

The Head of HV / SAP role offers a competitive salary depending on experience, along with a company vehicle and fuel card.

If you're working in a similar role and looking to join a highly experienced team in a stable and growing industry with long‑term career prospects, please read on and apply below.

Reporting to the Operations Director.

• Lead and manage all high-voltage (HV) operations across multiple solar farm sites.
• Act as the Authorising Engineer, ensuring safe and compliant HV activities.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve complex engineering and installation challenges.
• Oversee and deliver specialist HV services, including commissioning and testing.
• Develop and expand the organisation’s HV operational capability.
• Supervise, mentor, and train SAPs, APs, and Competent Persons.
• Manage HV projects across the portfolio, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.
• Authorise and review HV reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, IMS standards, and all Quality, H&S, and Environmental objectives.

• Fully conversant with the UK electrical power distribution industry, including relevant standards, practices, and procedures.
• AP15‑certified High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (up to 33kV).
• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience within the UK solar PV industry, ideally across utility-scale assets.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

• Ability to lead and mentor HV and electrical teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills for complex HV issues.
• Clear communication with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Confident in making safe and compliant operational decisions.

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Van and fuel card
• 25 days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension
• INDREN

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