Job Description:

Senior Authorised Person HV

West / Central England | Permanent | Excellent Salary + Benefits Package

We are looking for a SAP to join our client who are located in West Midlands, Central England, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire or surrounding areas.

Jonta Recruitment are working with a growing electrical infrastructure business looking to recruit an experienced HV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with a strong background in Protection & Commissioning.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and expanding business delivering critical power infrastructure projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for HV operational activities while also supporting protection, commissioning and project delivery.

The Role

Initially site-based, with opportunities for hybrid working depending on project and operational requirements.

The position will involve approximately 70% operational duties and 30% project delivery and commissioning support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties across HV electrical networks.

• Planning and undertaking HV isolations, switching operations and issuing Permits to Work.

• Supporting electrical maintenance and operational activities across substations and infrastructure.

• Supporting HV protection, commissioning, testing and installation activities.

• Reviewing protection schemes, protection relays and associated operations.

• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety rules, procedures and safe systems of work.

• Supporting network upgrades, improvement works and capital projects.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HV SAP who can demonstrate:

• Current or previous HV Senior Authorised Person authorisation.

• Strong technical knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems.

• Experience working within substations and electrical infrastructure environments.

• Proven experience managing HV isolations, switching operations and Permit to Work systems.

• A strong background in Protection & Commissioning – highly desirable and close to essential.

• Knowledge of protection relays and associated testing activities.

• Experience using CPAMS and related operational systems.

• The ability to work across operational, maintenance and project environments.

• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent salary package.

• Company vehicle or car allowance.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Hybrid working flexibility where operationally possible.

• Structured career development and progression.

• Exposure to major power infrastructure and electrical projects.

• Long-term job security within a growing business.

Location

Candidates can be based across the West Midlands, Central England, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire or surrounding areas.

Travel to operational sites and project locations will be required.

Interested?

If you're an experienced HV SAP with a strong Protection & Commissioning background and are looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tommy at Jonta Recruitment for a confidential discussion.