Senior Authorised Person

Position:
Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Location:

Sheffield (UK-Wide Travel)

Salary: £55,000 + Company Vehicle & Benefits

Senior Authorised Person required for an established industrial electrical contractor specialising in HV and LV power distribution across the industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Based from the Sheffield branch, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation, installation, maintenance and commissioning of HV/LV electrical distribution systems, undertaking operational switching up to 33kV and managing safety documentation in accordance with company procedures.

Working across a varied portfolio of local and national projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with over 100 years of industry experience, a strong order pipeline and an excellent reputation for employee retention and development.

• Acting as the designated Senior Authorised Person for the installation, maintenance and operation of HV and LV electrical distribution systems
• Carrying out operational switching on HV networks up to 33kV, including producing, reviewing and implementing switching schedules
• Issuing, controlling and cancelling safety documents, permits to work and certificates in accordance with company Safe Systems of Work
• Supervising and undertaking safe isolation, switching and reinstatement of electrical systems
• Testing HV/LV cables, switch gear, transformers and associated electrical apparatus
• Supervising and participating in the installation and commissioning of HV/LV switch gear, transformers and associated equipment
• Installing, terminating and testing large LV and HV single-core and multicore power cables
• Installing cable containment systems, including tray, ladder, trunking and conduit
• Installing, inspecting and testing electrical earthing systems

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent
• Formal Senior Authorised Person / Authorised Person training and certification
• Current HV Authorisation up to 33kV, or demonstrable experience suitable for an authorisation review
• Proven experience working with HV/LV electrical distribution systems, including switch gear and transformers
• Experience undertaking HV operational switching and producing switching schedules
• Experience installing, terminating and testing HV/LV power cables
• Full Driving licence and a willingness to travel nationally and undertake overnight stays as required

• Salary circa £55,000
• 33 days annual leave
• 40-hour working week + Overtime
• Company vehicle
• Death in service Pension