Senior Authorised Person role - Leading Utilities contractor

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Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Utilities & Power
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SKILLS

HV Switching Electrical Engineering Safety Regulations Outage Planning SAP Authorization Substation Construction HV Commissioning Network Maintenance

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Senior Authorised Person role - Leading Utilities contractor

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Anthony Lomas

Regional Manager

Senior Authorised Person role - Leading Utilities contractor

- Listed: 20 Jan 2026

- Utilities & Power

- London

Senior Authorised Person role - Leading Utilities contractor

- Working on various Power & Renewable Energy projects including HV Cabling, Substations, BESS, Wind Farms, Solar PV, & Off-Shore cabling schemes;

- Opportunities for further progression

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are currently recruiting for a leading Civil Engineering & Utilities contractor who are looking to add several Senior Authorised Persons to their team working across their Power & Renewable Energy portfolio across the UK. 

You’ll primarily be working on 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations in line with Distribution Safety Rules.

- Plan and execute HV switching schedules

- Isolate and earth high voltage apparatus safely

- Issue Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access

- Develop and implement safety documentation and method statements

- Attend client meetings and resolve operational issues

- Mentor junior engineers and support project planning

You will need:

- SAP authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV on a UK DNO network (e.g., UKPN, SSE, SPEN, ENWL)

- Experience in substation construction, HV commissioning, or network maintenance

- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, safety regulations, and outage planning

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