Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – 400kV (Offshore)
Step into a critical HV safety leadership role on a major offshore renewable energy programme. If you’re a current 400kV (or above) SAP who thrives on high standards, precise switching, and keeping teams safe, this is a long-term contract where your expertise genuinely matters.
Role – 400kV SAP
Location - Offshore (Mobilise from Northeast)
Working Pattern - 12 Hours Days / Day & Night Shifts as Required
Rotation - 2 weeks /2 weeks
Start Date - ASAP
End Date - 12 Months + Likely Extension
Rates - £1100 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Full UK Working Rights
What you’ll be doing
As the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you’ll be providing safety from the system under client HV safety rules by delivering robust operational control and documentation offshore. Key duties include:
- Deliver SAP duties as required, reporting to the Lead SAP
- Carry out isolations, earthing, and issue/manage safety documents
- Produce and review switching schedules to support planned works
- Provide isolations and safety documentation to enable offshore project delivery
- Work in line with client High Voltage safety rules (aligned to distribution-style safety rules)
- Support testing and commissioning of HV/LV systems
- Provide personal supervision where required to ensure safe execution
- Conduct and review Point of Work Risk Assessments, and contribute to RAMS quality
- Promote a strong H&S culture through risk assessments, audits, incident reporting, and proactive safety leadership
What you’ll bring (essential)
- Proven 400kV SAP experience (essential)
- Current SAP authorisation to 400kV or above
- Strong working knowledge of:
- WTG / WTSR environments
- Electrical Safety Rules
- ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
- GWO certifications
- Full UK working rights
- Full UK driving licence
Why this contract?
- High-impact offshore HV safety role with clear responsibility and autonomy
- Stable 2/2 rotation and 12+ months’ pipeline with strong extension likelihood
Apply
If you’re a 400kV SAP ready to mobilise offshore from the North East and can start ASAP, send your CV and a brief note confirming:
- Current SAP authorisation level
- Offshore availability (2/2) and night shift flexibility
- GWO status and right to work