Senior Authorised Person – Renewable Energy – Norfolk

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the most reputable sustainable energy companies in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we are looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to attend their sites in and around the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk area covering a mixture of EV chargers, large scale solar and battery storage assets.

The SAP role comes with a salary of up to £62,500, excellent development and progression opportunities, an electric vehicle with charge points on site and company benefits.

If you’re a Senior Authorised Person and are looking to work for a diverse role in the renewables sector, please get in touch.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will:

• Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on high-voltage (HV) networks.
• High-voltage (HV) construction and commissioning work, including fault finding.
• Writing HV switching schedules and performing HV switching to ensure Safety from the System.
• Issuing Safety Documents in line with company Electrical Safety Rules.
• Supervising third-party contractors and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Leading HV fault investigations and producing detailed reports.
• Supporting the training and assessment of Field Service Engineers in HV operations.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with HV work experience up to 33kV (private networks).
• Experience with HV switchgear commissioning, cable testing, and construction.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Working knowledge of G59 and G99 relays.
• Experience managing on-site staff and contractors.

Personal skills

The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who is:

• Technically competent with strong organisational skills.
• Diligent with a comprehensive understanding of health and safety practices.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Able to use IT equipment to manage HV reports, schedules, and documentation.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Authorised Person role

• Salary up to £62,500 + Benefits
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Private health, pension, and all company benefits
• Wellbeing programmes
• Life insurance
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.