Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Up to 132kV | Swansea or Bristol | Up to £65,000
Are you an experienced
Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
ready to take the lead on high-voltage electrical projects? We're hiring for a permanent, full-time SAP to support critical infrastructure across
Bristol or Swansea
.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering contractor delivering complex electrical and mechanical projects across the UK. If you're passionate about safety, operational excellence, and high-voltage systems, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Carrying out
LV & HV/EHV switching
, isolation, earthing, and issuing safety documentation (PTW, SFT).
* Planning outages, producing switching programmes, and liaising with System Control.
* Leading fault restoration and emergency response on networks up to
132kV
.
* Managing and supervising
Jointer and Fitter teams
.
* Providing technical expertise and mentoring trainee SAPs.
* Supporting clients with engineering solutions and full project management for smaller works.
* Promoting a positive safety culture through SHE plans, RAMS reviews, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
What You'll Need:
* Authorisation to conduct switching operations from
11kV to 33kV
(132kV advantageous).
* Current
DNO or equivalent Certificate of Authorisation
.
* Strong technical knowledge of
DNO switchgear and associated plant
.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Familiarity with current
regulations, standards, and codes of practice
.
Role Details:
* Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
* Base Locations:
Bristol, or Swansea
* Salary:
£44,043 to £65,232 (up to £79,000 for 45-hour week with existing authorisations)
* Extras:
Overtime rates, call-out rota payments, career development opportunities
Why Apply?
* Work with one of the UK's leading electrical contractors.
* Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and technical excellence.
* Enjoy a varied role with site-based responsibilities and leadership opportunities.
Don't worry if you don't tick every box — we'd still love to hear from you.
Apply now and power up your career in high-voltage engineering.