400kv SAP
- Dunbar, East Lothian
- £700 - £884 per day
400kV SAP (Senior Authorised Person) - Offshore Wind Project
📍 Location: Dunbar, East Lothian (Onshore Substation)
💷 Rate: Up to £884 per day (DOE) - Outside IR35
📅 Contract: Initial 6 months (potential extension)
🔄 Rotation: 1 week on-site / 1 week remote / 1 week off
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced 400kV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to support a major offshore wind development during its post-construction and commissioning phase.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile renewable energy project, working across both onshore and offshore transmission systems.
The Role
Reporting to the OFTO Engineer, you'll be responsible for high-voltage network safety and operational control, ensuring safe and compliant energisation and ongoing system management.
You'll operate in a unique rotation:
- On-site (SAP duties)
- Remote (Control Person duties)
- Week off
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and control Safety from the System during post-construction and O&M phases
- Act as SAP on-site and Control Person remotely within the project rotation
- Support HV switching operations, including producing and reviewing switching schedules
- Oversee contractor activities and ensure safe systems of work are adhered to
- Attend and contribute to project meetings, progress reporting, and technical reviews
- Support commissioning, testing, and quality assurance activities (FAT/SAT where required)
- Promote and uphold health, safety, and environmental best practices
Requirements
- Current 400kV SAP authorisation and Control Person experience (essential)
- Strong experience working on GIS and AIS systems
- Proven background in HV network safety, O&M, and commissioning
- Experience within offshore wind or similar large-scale energy projects (minimum 3 years)
- Knowledge of HV safety rules (NWSR/WTSR)
- Ability to produce and review switching schedules
- Relevant qualification (ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or similar) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Full GWO certification (Sea Survival, Working at Height, First Aid, etc.)
- Experience supporting offshore assets (ad-hoc basis)
If interested and would like to discuss further please apply here with your CV and we'll be in touch.
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