Senior Authorised Person

400kV Senior Authorised Person– 10 month contract– Outside IR35 – Onshore substation– ASAP start date – Hybrid role based in Scotland – Monday to Friday

I am looking for a 400kV Lead Senior Authorised Person to take the substation project through commisioning and over to energisation taking responsibility for SFTS.

Requirements

• Previous authorisations 400kV as a Senior Authorised Person
• Ideally previously experienced as a Lead SAP
• Commissioning engineer experience
• Solid understanding of Electrical Safety relating to transmission and offshore wind
• Experience and understanding on an ONS substation
• DNO or National Grid experience is desired but not essential
• Experience within transmission

Responsibilities

• Oversee offshore transmission infrastructure and commissioning of works
• Coordinate activities alongside onshore Project Managers, acting as the key point of contact for offshore operations.
• Carry out monthly inspections, routine maintenance, and raise defect notifications on equipment.
• Investigate site issues and implement corrective actions where required.
• Plan and manage outages, ensuring safe execution.
• Taking the lead on commissioning through to energisation
• Lead defect resolution and snagging with OEM suppliers to maintain operational performance.
• Manage and resolve faults across offshore assets, ensuring effective escalation and follow-up.
• Monitor and support Senior Authorised Persons
• Drive knowledge transfer from experienced 400kV SAPs, ensuring team competence and succession planning.
• Act as a hub leader, coordinating workstreams, team activities, and training delivery.

Logistics:

• ASAP start date
• Day rate, outside IR35
• Monday - Friday
• 10 month initial contract
• Hybrid (minimum requirement of 3 days on site. You may be required onsite more as per project requirements)

If you are interested and meet the requirements then please send your CV to josie.wade@hunterphilips.com and get a call booked in with me.