Senior Authorised Person

Expertisedelivered; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person for a 12-month contract in the South of England. The role involves overseeing new substation builds, transformer installations, and ensuring compliance with electrical safety regulations. This opportunity supports major UK energy infrastructure upgrades, with potential for long-term extension as part of a programme expected to run for 10 years.

Qualifications

• Proven experience acting as an SAP on transmission or distribution projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules and switching processes.
• Background in HV substation construction and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• New substation builds and extensions.
• Transformer installations and commissioning.
• Overhead line and cable route installation.

Skills

Current SSE Authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV

Experience as an SAP on capital projects

Knowledge of electrical safety rules

Ability to manage multiple project locations

Job description

Location: South of England (Hampshire & Berkshire)

Start: ASAP / Early 2026 Programme Support

Overview

CMC is supporting a major UK infrastructure programme and is looking to engage experienced Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) with current SSE authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV. This role will support a portfolio of large‑scale capital delivery projects across the South of England, including substation builds, transmission upgrades, and network reinforcement schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long‑term programme delivering critical grid infrastructure across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• New substation builds and extensions
• Transformer installations and commissioning
• Circuit breaker replacement and upgrade projects
• Overhead line and cable route installation
• Associated civil and enabling works
• Ensuring full compliance with safety rules, permits, and switching procedures

Note: This position is focused on capital delivery, not LV operations or fault response.

Requirements

• Current SSE Authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV (essential)
• Proven experience acting as an SAP on transmission or distribution capital projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules, permit systems, and switching processes
• Background in HV substation construction, extensions, and related infrastructure delivery
• Ability to work across multiple project locations and oversee electrical safety compliance
• 12‑month contract with strong potential for a long‑term rolling extension (programme expected to run for 10 years)
• Opportunity to support major UK energy infrastructure upgrade programmes

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Construction