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# Electrical Engineer - SAP

- **Company:** Thames Water Utilities Limited
- **Location:** Guildford, UK
- **Salary:** £64,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** SAP (Applications), Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.thameswater.co.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=45672

## About the Role

+ Experience in the electrical industry, fault finding on high and low voltage equipment, as well as a clear understanding of HSP 24 Part-01 (Thames Water electrical safety rules) and BS7671 (18^th edition - IEE Wiring Regulations), as these are key to the success of this role.
 + You will be suitably trained, qualified and experienced as a Senior Authorised Person and ideally have a good understanding of water/wastewater processes and their relationship to electrical power distribution systems.
 + You will be a team player, have good analytical and interpersonal skills, be an effective communicator and be willing to face challenging issues.
 + Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
 + A valid driving licence is essential.

## Description

We currently have a great opportunity to join our team in the Home Counties Thames Valley Area as an Electrical Engineer to provide important High Voltage (HV) Electrical technical support. Due to the nature of this role, you can be based at a number of our sites depending on your location.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to provide technical support across the water and waste processes, to the operations and maintenance functions on the practical aspects of electrical power distribution and utilisation.

This field-based role will involve working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing SAP duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work.

Working across the water and waste processes, this role represents a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.

What you'll be doing as the Electrical Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)

 + Working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work.
 + Engage with contractors and other third parties in providing oversight and technical supervision of on-site activities.
 + Coordinate work activities of multiple working parties - Contractors, Thames Water staff and Distribution Network Operators. (DNO)
 + Review RAMS and act as a technical expert to support the approval of TWOSAs.
 + Acting as Lead SAP for several operational sites with varying sizes and complexity, comprising a wide range of HV and LV switchgear, equipment, and transformers.
 + Coach and mentor the other members of the team and operations staff in preparation for appointment as an Authorised Person.
 + Participate in the team on-call out-of-hours rota.


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