Senior Authorised Person

High Voltage Commissioning Engineer / SAP
SSE Approval, Cat 14 Ticket and SAP Authorisation up to 132kV Required
£800 per day (freelance)
or Permanent role with Excellent Benefits
A growing specialist electrical infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced High Voltage Commissioning Engineer / SAP with SSE approval, a Cat 14 ticket and SAP authorisation up to 132kV to support the delivery of major grid connection, substation, renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.
Operating within the high-voltage power sector, the business delivers projects ranging from 11kV to 132kV and continues to experience significant growth within the UK's expanding energy and infrastructure markets.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a business where your expertise is genuinely valued, whilst benefiting from door-to-door travel pay, overtime opportunities, excellent allowances and long-term career progression.
Applicants must hold SSE approval, a Cat 14 ticket and SAP authorisation up to 132kV, alongside relevant HV commissioning experience.
Candidates located between Birmingham, Worcester, Gloucester, Hereford, Bristol and South Wales are particularly well positioned due to the geographical spread of projects.
The Role
You will be responsible for planning, managing and executing commissioning activities on high-voltage electrical systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with industry standards and operational procedures.
Working closely with clients, DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs, project managers and delivery teams, you will play a key role in testing, energisation, fault finding and final project handover activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation and execution of commissioning plans and procedures
* Commissioning and testing of electrical systems from 11kV to 132kV
* Functional testing of transformers, switchgear, protection relays and SCADA systems
* Secondary injection testing and protection relay verification
* Producing and reviewing switching schedules and commissioning documentation
* Managing HV switching operations and associated safety documentation
* Acting as Senior Authorised Person (SAP) on systems up to 132kV, within the scope of your authorisation
* Fault finding, diagnostics and technical problem solving
* Supporting energisation and final project handover activities
* Liaising with clients, DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs and project stakeholders
* Ensuring compliance with electrical safety regulations and company procedures
* Completing commissioning reports, site records and technical documentation
About You
To be considered, you must have:
-SSE approval
-Cat 14 ticket
-SAP authorisation up to 132kV
-Previous experience as a Senior Authorised Person, alongside relevant HV commissioning experience
-A minimum of 3 years' experience commissioning HV electrical systems
-Experience working on electrical infrastructure projects between 11kV and 132kV
-Strong understanding of HV operational procedures and safe systems of work
-Experience producing and implementing switching schedules
-Experience within DNO, IDNO, ICP or private network environments
-Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
-Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
-Full UK Driving Licence
-Willingness to travel and stay away when required
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
* G99 / G59 testing and commissioning experience
* National Grid Person / BESC certification
* Protection and Control commissioning experience
* Experience with protection relays and secondary injection testing
* Experience using Omicron, Megger or similar testing equipment
* Familiarity with SCADA systems
* Substation commissioning experience
* HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
* ECS or CSCS Card
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* Current First Aid qualification
Pay (Freelance)
£800 per day
Package (Permanent)
£72,500 basic salary
Company vehicle and fuel card
Door-to-door paid travel time
Overtime paid at enhanced rates
Typical project days often extending beyond standard hours, creating additional earning potential
£40 overnight allowance when staying away
£40 daily food allowance via company expense card
5% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare following successful completion of probation
Long-term career progression
Exposure to major UK power, renewable energy and infrastructure projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable business
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer / SAP holding SSE approval, a Cat 14 ticket and SAP authorisation up to 132kV to join a growing specialist contractor delivering critical power infrastructure projects throughout the UK