SAP (senior authorised person)
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Sheffield
Job Description – Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Solar PV (UK) Location: UK (multiple sites – project based) Type: Contract / Permanent (project dependent) Start: ASAP / rolling mobilisation Hours: Site hours (typically Mon–Fri) + flexibility for outages/energisation windows Role Purpose The Senior Authorised Person (SAP) is responsible for the safe planning, control, and execution of electrical switching, isolations, and access on HV/LV systems associated with solar PV projects. You will act as the Authorising Engineer’s on-site representative (where applicable) and ensure all electrical work is carried out under an approved safety rules framework, enabling safe energisation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Key Responsibilities • Operate as SAP under the relevant Safety Rules (e.g., client/ICP/DNO/National Grid rules as applicable)., • Plan and execute HV/LV switching operations, isolations, earthing, and restoration., • Prepare, issue, control, and cancel safety documentation (as applicable): Permits to Work (PTW), Sanction for Test (SFT), Limitation of Access (LOA), Switching Schedules, Isolation Certificates., • Produce and approve switching programmes aligned with commissioning and energisation activities., • Maintain strict control of keys, locks, tagging, and access to HV compounds, substations, inverters, transformers, RMUs, and switchgear., • Lead interface with DNO/IDNO/ICP, client representatives, and commissioning teams for energisation and outage planning., • Ensure compliance with legislation and standards (e.g., Electricity at Work Regulations) and the project’s H&S requirements., • Support construction-to-commissioning transition: review RAMS, ensure competence of personnel, and coordinate safe access., • Participate in incident/near-miss investigations and drive corrective actions., • Maintain accurate records: switching logs, permit registers, test authorisations, and handover documentation., • Coach and supervise APs/CPs where present (Authorised Persons / Competent Persons), ensuring discipline and compliance. Interfaces • Project/Site Management, • Commissioning Manager & Electrical Package Leads, • DNO/IDNO/ICP / National Grid (project dependent), • OEMs (inverters, transformers, protection relays), • HSE and QA/QC Essential Requirements • Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person on HV systems (solar PV, BESS, or substations/grid connection preferred)., • Current SAP authorisation under a recognised Safety Rules system (client/utility/ICP specific)., • Strong knowledge of HV switching, isolations, earthing, and safe access principles., • Experience with energisation / first power / grid connection activities., • Ability to produce and follow switching schedules and manage permit systems., • Excellent safety leadership and communication on live sites. Desirable • Experience with solar PV grid connections (33kV/66kV/132kV typical, project dependent)., • Protection & control familiarity (relay testing interface, intertripping, SCADA interface)., • Experience working directly with DNO/ICP processes (outages, witness testing, compliance packs)., • HV Authorised Person (AP) background with progression to SAP on multiple projects. Qualifications / Certifications (Project Dependent) • Relevant electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / equivalent)., • HV Switching / SAP certification/authorisation evidence., • CSCS/ECS (site access dependent)., • First Aid (desirable)., • Full UK driving licence (highly desirable). Deliverables / Outputs • Approved switching schedules and execution records., • Permit registers (PTW/SFT/LOA), isolation/earthing logs., • Safe energisation readiness support and sign-offs., • Interface documentation with DNO/ICP and commissioning team., • Contribution to commissioning/handover packs. Behavioural Expectations • Safety-first mindset and zero-compromise approach., • Calm under pressure during outages/energisation windows., • Strong stakeholder management (client, utility, OEM, commissioning).