Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP) - Solar/BESS EPC

Fuse Energy
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Mentoring"]

Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP) overseeing high-voltage switching, safety, commissioning, and liaison with DNO/IDNO for HV/LV systems in a renewables-focused energy company. You’ll mentor staff, develop method statements, audit assets under construction, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance across projects up to 132kV, while collaborating with contractors and clients to deliver safe, compliant energy infrastructure.

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Fuse Energy
Fuse Energy
5 months ago

Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP) - Solar/BESS EPC

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Job Summary

Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP) overseeing high-voltage switching, safety, commissioning, and liaison with DNO/IDNO for HV/LV systems in a renewables-focused energy company. You’ll mentor staff, develop method statements, audit assets under construction, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance across projects up to 132kV, while collaborating with contractors and clients to deliver safe, compliant energy infrastructure.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, execute, and oversee HV switching schedules, including isolation, earthing, and safety from the system in compliance with Distribution Safety Rules.
  • •Issue Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, Limitations of Access, and other safety documentation.
  • •Supervise and mentor junior staff, conduct competency assessments, and support team development.
  • •Perform and witness pre-commissioning testing, inspection, and commissioning of HV/LV equipment (up to 132kV), including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, busbars, CT metering, and associated control systems.
  • •Liaise with DNO/IDNO engineers for final connections, energisation, substation handovers, and self-connect activities.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusTech AllowancePaid LeaveBreakfast AllowanceDinner Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •Current or recent Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation for HV operations (up to at least 33kV, preferably including 132kV)
  • •HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of 1-phase and 3-phase LV/HV systems
  • •Minimum of 5 years' experience in HV/LV electrical operations, commissioning, substation construction, network maintenance, or similar roles within the utility sector
  • •In-depth knowledge of HV/LV distribution networks, apparatus, cables, protection systems, SCADA, and relevant industry standards
  • •Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g., SSSTS, IOSH, or equivalent)
Experience:5+ yearsRenewablesEnergyUtility
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkMentoring
Certifications:SSSTSIOSH
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SCADAHV equipmentIR testingDNOIDNO

Company Brief

Fuse Energy
Develops and delivers renewable energy solutions, focusing on clean power projects and services to enable decarbonization and grid flexibility for commercial and utility customers.
Industry: Renewable Energy
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