Location: South of England (Hampshire & Berkshire)
Contract Length: 12 Months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: £700–£800 per day
Overview
We are seeking experienced Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) with current SSE authorisations at 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV to support a series of large capital delivery projects across the South of England.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure programme delivering key substation, transmission, and network upgrade works across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
You will play a leading role in the safe and efficient delivery of high-voltage construction works, including:
- New substation builds and extensions
- Transformer installations and commissioning
- Circuit breaker replacement and upgrade projects
- Overhead line and cable route works
- Associated civil construction activities
Requirements
- Current SSE Authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV is essential
- Demonstrable experience as an SAP within transmission or distribution capital projects
- Strong understanding of safety rules, permit systems, and switching procedures
- Proven background in HV substation and infrastructure delivery
- Ability to work across multiple project sites and manage electrical safety compliance
- Long term contract – 12 months (strong possibility of a long term rolling contract to support a 10 year programme of works)
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