Operations Engineer

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – HV (Up to 132kV)

Location: North of England / Scotland

Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35 potential)

Contract: Long-term contract

We are currently supporting a major power infrastructure contractor delivering projects across the North of the UK and are looking to speak with experienced Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) with experience operating on networks up to 132kV.

This role will involve supporting the safe delivery of HV works across a range of substation, cable and network reinforcement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as Senior Authorised Person for HV systems up to 132kV
• Carrying out HV switching, isolations and safety documentation
• Ensuring compliance with DNO safety rules and operational procedures
• Supporting commissioning and energisation of new infrastructure
• Working closely with project teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works

Requirements

• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status up to 132kV
• Experience working on DNO networks (SPEN authorisations highly desirable)
• Strong knowledge of HV switching procedures and safety rules
• Background in substations, cables, or network infrastructure projects
• Ability to work within project delivery environments

Additional Information

• Long-term programme of works
• Opportunity to work on major network infrastructure upgrades
• Competitive day rates available depending on experience

If this could be of interest, please get in touch to discuss further details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English