> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3234271-sap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3234271-sap). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP - **Company:** Postaladdress - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** SAP ERP, SAP (Applications) - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/33kv-senior-authorised-person-sap-res-10064595 ## About the Role * HV Safe Systems of Work * Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance * Detailed knowledge of UK industry HV electrical safety rules * Detailed knowledge of HV equipment * HV maintenance practices including HSG230 Desirable: * Knowledge of solar and Wind farm assets * Earthing system installation and test. Protection system installation and test. Skills Essential: * Strong approach to safe working practices * Able to operate and maintain various types of HV plant/equipment. * Excellent communication skills * Good people skills * Ability to coordinate multiple activities whilst ensuring safety and quality are maintained * Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions Desirable: * Able to use equipment for testing and fault finding on HV plant/equipment Experience Essential: * SAP Experience (11- 33kV) * Operation and maintenance of HV Equipment * Experience in fault finding on HV plant and equipment. * Commissioning HV plant and equipment. * Basic HV protection testing Desirable: * SAP Experience at 11 - 33kV for DNO's and renewables * Complex Protection relay testing and commissioning., Essential: * Full UK driving licence * Previously held SAP authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules * Electrical Engineering HND or equivalent industry experience * IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalent Desirable: * Holds or previously held SAP authorisations under DNO Safety Rules ## Description RES currently provides High Voltage Operations and Maintenance (HV O&M) Services to renewable energy assets in the UK & Ireland. Due to increased demand from our clients, we are seeking an HV Senior Authorised Person (33kV) to grow and improve this service. The SAP is a site-based role performing Operation & Maintenance duties on utility-scale solar/wind and battery storage sites and home/office working for other duties. Candidate must currently hold, or have recently held, 11 - 33kV SAP status. Experience operating and maintaining utility-scale renewable sites/equipment or DNO assets, would be desirable. You will need to be located near/travel to operational plants and have a full driving licence. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend and on-call duties, including overnight callouts., * Always adherence to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards * Achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person status. * Carry out basic protection testing on HV related equipment. Complex protection relay testing is desirable. * Undertaking troubleshooting and fault-finding on RES controlled plant/equipment. * Carrying out inductions for sub-contractors and deliver Competent Person Training. * Induct and manage in-house staff and sub-contractors, ensure their safe working, and undertake quality checks on their work. * Keeping in close communication with the O&M office * Liaising with external stakeholders such as DNO and asset owner * Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances * Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover RES controlled sites in other geographical areas where required. * Other duties commensurate with the role * Become fully conversant and make sure that all works are undertaken in accordance with the RES Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Rule Instructions, this will include but is not limited to: * Preparing, issuing and cancelling safety documents * Carrying out switching, isolation and earthing duties * Acting as Control Engineer * Preparing switching schedules * Managing the interface between system boundaries with site and DNO as required * Producing and reviewing method statements and risk assessments * Producing maintenance plans for HV equipment * Maintaining the asset register * Management and/or delivery of planned and unplanned maintenance activities on electrical equipment * Producing final reports ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)