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Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – 33kV Location: Inverness, Essex, Bristol & Bournemouth Contract: 6 Months Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangement: Predominantly Site-Based with Travel The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to support a 33kV electrical infrastructure project based in Inverness on an initial 6-month contract. This is a predominantly site-based role, with some regional travel required. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe control and operation of high-voltage electrical networks, including outage planning, switching programmes, isolation and earthing, HV testing and the issue of relevant safety documentation. Key Responsibilities * Plan HV outages and produce switching programmes, liaising with System and Local Control. * Make dead, isolate and earth 33kV HV electrical networks. * Carry out HV testing and fault location activities. * Issue and manage Safety Documents, Permits to Work and Sanctions for Test (SFT). * Ensure all HV operations are completed safely and in accordance with approved procedures. * Supervise Jointer and Fitter teams and provide technical guidance to site personnel. * Lead and promote a positive safety culture, including reviewing RAMS, delivering inductions and toolbox talks, conducting site inspections and supporting incident investigations. * Support clients and project teams with technical HV advice and engineering solutions. * Mentor trainee SAPs, support HV operational training and monitor trainee progress. * Maintain high standards of operational safety, competency and compliance. Experience Required * Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) within HV electrical networks. * Strong 33kV experience. * Experience with HV switching, isolation and earthing. * Experience issuing HV Safety Documents, Permits to Work and SFTs. * HV testing and fault location experience. * Experience supervising HV teams, including Jointers and Fitters. * Strong understanding of HV safety procedures and RAMS. * Willingness to travel regionally. * Flexibility for occasional weekend working and on-call rota duties. Immediate availability or short notice preferred call (phone number removed) or email