Job Description
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a Senior Authorised Person on a Wastewater Treatment project on a 12-month contract for its site in East London.
Key skills
- Support safe, compliant, and efficient operations across high-voltage electrical systems within the water/utilities sector.
- Act as the appointed SAP for HV operations, ensuring all high-voltage activities are planned and executed safely.
- Supervise, monitor, and provide technical oversight for HV switching operations up to 33kV.
- Must have a Thames Water Safety Passport or able to obtain.
- EUSR National Water Hygiene certificate.
- Valid ECS or CSCS card.
- HV Systems qualifications (up to 33Kv)
- Must be a competent Person qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering.
- Strong working knowledge of HV electrical distribution systems and safety rules.
- Proven experience operating as an SAP or CP in utilities, industrial, or water-sector environments.
- Excellent understanding of safe systems of work, isolation procedures, and HV permit protocols.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Authorised Person role
- Northeast of London
- Outside IR35
- 12-month minimum contract
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
