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Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

United Kingdom, East Midlands · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Manage projects to the highest safety standards - zero harm
  • Responsible for site safety and work quality and compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards - compliance with health and safety legislation
  • Manage Projects to the highest electrical safety management safety standards - zero harm, network security
  • Manage Projects to the company Environmental Standards - zero environmental impact
  • Develop good relationships with clients, other service providers, architects, consultants and end customers - Increased sales and repeat business
  • Promote, design and deliver full project management solutions - reduced customer effort and time, ensuring value for money
  • Deliver the project at the expected level of safety, quality, performance and cost - continuation of work
  • Act as the site management interface between, customer’s staff and other service providers, ensuring resolution of site issues and project success
  • Responsible for customer service and being actively involved in working with and delivering customer-facing initiatives, cultivating positive customer service and reducing customer complaints
  • Ensuring that adequate progress is being made and reporting is in place during the project lifecycle - project reporting, highlighting cost control, progress and variation management
  • Managing all directly employed staff involved with Projects, ensuring effective utilisation of employees

Requirements

  • BTEC in Electrical Engineering or C&G equivalent
  • Minimum ONC in Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent – essential
  • Pre-existing authorisation to work for midlands distribution network operator (NGED) - desirable
  • Full UK driving license – essential
  • A thorough Understanding of Electrical Power System up to 33KV
  • Good Transformer knowledge and understanding
  • Experience of resource planning and scheduling support
  • Distribution Network experience within the Electrical Supply Industry
  • Ability to give direction in application of Distribution Safety Rules, safety procedures and codes of practice in combination with health & safety legislation requirements
  • Familiarity with relevant network diagram software programs
  • Customer awareness and knowledge of DNO client expectations and how to meet/exceed these
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the requirements of electrical projects and procedures required for delivery
  • Proven ability to apply relevant design/planning procedures and requirements
  • Proven ability to deliver projects within time, cost, quality and safety parameters
  • Good understanding of the asset owner interfaces and network attributes
  • Previous DNO experience

Nice to have

Pre-existing authorisation to work for midlands distribution network operator (NGED)

What we offer

  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
  • 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
  • Life assurance cover
  • Long service recognition
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

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