Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - Scottish Power Authorised

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Location: Scotland - Travel Around Multiple Sites
Salary - Upto £70,000 DOE + Van, Fuel card, Laptop, Phone
Role Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to oversee and manage electrical operations across LV/HV distribution networks and substations. This is a key operational role responsible for the safe planning, coordination, isolation, and execution of electrical works in line with industry safety standards and operational procedures.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and experience operating within live network environments across contestable and non-contestable projects.
Key Responsibilities As a Senior Authorised Person, you will be responsible for:
Acting as SAP under applicable safety rules and operational procedures
Preparing, issuing, and cancelling: Permits-to-Work
Sanctions-for-Test
Limitations-of-Access

Carrying out HV/LV switching, isolation, earthing, and restoration activities
Planning and coordinating outages with operational and control teams
Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with Approved Written Procedures (AWPs)
Supervising site teams, contractors, jointers, fitters, and subcontractors
Conducting toolbox talks, site audits, risk assessments, and method statement reviews
Supporting commissioning, testing, and energisation activities
Liaising with clients, project managers, ICPs, and DNO representatives
Maintaining accurate operational and safety documentation
Participating in standby and emergency response duties where required
Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, candidates should have:
Current SAP authorisation
Proven operational experience on electrical distribution infrastructure
Strong understanding of LV/HV network operations and safety compliance
Experience managing HV switching and isolation activities
Experience working on substations and distribution networks
Excellent understanding of operational procedures and safe systems of work
Ability to read and interpret network schematics and operational diagrams
Full UK driving licence
Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Desirable Experience & Certifications The following would be advantageous:
Authorisations up to 33kV or higher
Experience with primary substations and switching stations
NERS / ICP project experience
Operational planning and outage management experience
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
EUSR SHEA Power certification
First Aid and Emergency Response training
Experience mentoring junior APs and SAPs
Qualifications Typical qualifications may include:
HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering
City & Guilds Electrical qualifications
DNO operational authorisations
HV switching and operational training
Safety Rules training and competency assessments
Key Skills & Attributes We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
Strong leadership and decision-making ability
Excellent safety awareness and operational discipline
A calm and methodical approach under pressure
High attention to detail and procedural compliance
Strong planning and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple operational activities simultaneously
Typical Authorisations Candidates should ideally hold some or all of the following:
Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
HV Switching & Isolation
Permit-to-Work Issuer
Sanction-for-Test Issuer
Substation Access & Switching
Operational Switching up to 11kV / 33kV / 132kV
Control Person / Switching Coordinator (desirable)
Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and professional team delivering critical electrical infrastructure works across LV and HV networks. xwzovoh You will play a vital role in maintaining safe operations while supporting the successful delivery of major utility and infrastructure projects.
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