Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - Electrical
Posted Today by Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
£55 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
Bangor, Gwynedd
Summary: The Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - Electrical role involves overseeing electrical safety at a nuclear decommissioning site in North Wales. This site-based position requires the individual to act as the duty holder for high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) systems, ensuring safe operations and compliance with safety regulations. The contract is for 12 months and is classified as outside IR35. Previous experience in nuclear or decommissioning environments is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as SAP for HV/LV systems, including isolation, earthing, and re-energisation
- Plan and manage switching and isolation activities
- Review and approve electrical aspects of permits, RAMS, and switching schedules
- Support permit issue, coordination, and close-out
- Monitor contractor compliance with site safety rules
- Investigate incidents and support continuous improvement
Key Skills:
- Current or previous SAP authorisation (HV/LV)
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules and isolation procedures
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and SLDs
- Strong safety leadership and risk awareness
- Experience in nuclear, decommissioning, or regulated environments (desirable)
- Permit-to-work and control of work experience (desirable)
- Knowledge of temporary electrical systems (desirable)
- Formal electrical qualifications
- Relevant professional membership
- IOSH/NEBOSH (desirable)
- CSCS Gold Card (desirable)
- SSoW / Control of Work training (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £55/hour
City: Bangor
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - Electrical
North Wales | 12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Site-Based
We are seeking a Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) to support a nuclear decommissioning site in North Wales. This is a 12-month, site-based contract role, requiring eligibility for BPSS clearance. Previous nuclear or decommissioning experience is desirable.
Role Overview
Act as the duty holder for electrical safety, ensuring the safe operation, isolation, and control of HV and LV systems. You will provide technical leadership and support the permit-to-work process, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of site activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as SAP for HV/LV systems, including isolation, earthing, and re-energisation
- Plan and manage switching and isolation activities
- Review and approve electrical aspects of permits, RAMS, and switching schedules
- Support permit issue, coordination, and close-out
- Monitor contractor compliance with site safety rules
- Investigate incidents and support continuous improvement
Requirements
Essential:
- Current or previous SAP authorisation (HV/LV)
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules and isolation procedures
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and SLDs
- Strong safety leadership and risk awareness
Desirable:
- Experience in nuclear, decommissioning, or regulated environments
- Permit-to-work and control of work experience
- Knowledge of temporary electrical systems
Qualifications
Essential:
- Formal electrical qualifications
- Relevant professional membership
Desirable:
- IOSH/NEBOSH
- CSCS Gold Card
- SSoW / Control of Work training