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# Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - High Voltage Operations & Projects

- **Company:** Globalreach Integrated Services
- **Location:** Broughton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £54,718.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, SAP (Applications), Computer Network Operations, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5907658353

## About the Role

* Current or previously held Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status within a utility, DNO, IDNO, ICP, transmission, or related environment.
 * Extensive experience working with high-voltage electrical systems and network operations.
 * Strong understanding of electrical safety regulations, switching procedures, and industry best practices.
 * Proven experience planning and carrying out switching operations involving substations, transformers, switchgear, and associated HV equipment.
 * Strong fault-finding, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 * Relevant electrical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
 * HV Authorised Person, HV Switching, or comparable industry authorisations.
 * Valid UK Driver's Licence.

Desirable:

 * Experience within transmission, distribution, or large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
 * Exposure to commissioning, energisation, and network integration activities.
 * Experience working across multiple network operators and safety rule frameworks.
 * Previous involvement in mentoring or developing operational and authorised personnel.
 * Knowledge of National Grid, DNO, or ICP operational procedures.

## Description

As a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - Electric Network, you will be responsible for:

 * Lead and undertake high-voltage switching operations in accordance with industry regulations, safety rules, and operational procedures.
 * Plan, coordinate, and manage network access, outages, and switching programmes to support project execution.
 * Authorise and supervise work on HV electrical systems, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and legislation.
 * Provide technical guidance and support to engineering, operations, and project delivery teams.
 * Investigate, diagnose, and resolve electrical faults, defects, and network-related issues.
 * Review and approve operational procedures, permits, and safety documentation prior to commencement of work.
 * Drive a strong health and safety culture through coaching, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Mentor and support the development of Authorised Persons and operational


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