Senior Authorised Person - Electrical

Outside IR35

Our client has a requirement for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Electrical, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Trawysfynydd.

Role Purpose:

Act as the duty holder for electrical safety, ensuring the safe operation, isolation, and control of HV and LV electrical systems in accordance with site electrical safety rules.

Provide technical authority, leadership, and assurance for all electrical activities, acting as a key interface between operations, engineering, contractors, and the permit office.

Support the permit office to ensure permits are correctly specified, coordinated, and controlled, with a strong focus on electrical interfaces and energy isolation.

Maintain robust safe systems of work, preventing energisation incidents while enabling works to be delivered safely and efficiently.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) in accordance with site safety rules, including authorisation, isolation, earthing, and re-energisation of electrical systems.
• Plan, implement, and control electrical isolations and switching programmes, coordinating with operations, construction, and the permit office.
• Provide technical review and approval of electrical aspects of permits to work, RAMS, switching schedules, and isolation plans.
• Support the permit office with the issue, suspension, and closure of permits, ensuring effective management of interfaces between electrical and other activities.
• Monitor and assure contractor compliance with electrical safety standards, site rules, and permit conditions through inspections, audits, and oversight.
• Investigate electrical incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential:

• Current or previously held SAP status for HV and/or LV systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules, isolation procedures, lock-off/tag-out, earthing, and energisation controls.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single line diagrams (SLDs), and switching schedules.
• Demonstrable commitment to safety leadership, procedural compliance, and risk management.
• Formal electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent).

Desirable:

• Experience operating within a permit-to-work system.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, or other high hazard / regulated environments.
• Experience working with a permit office or control of work team.
• Knowledge of temporary electrical systems associated with construction or demolition.
• IOSH or NEBOSH Managing Safely.
• CSCS Supervisor Gold Card.
• Training in Control & Supervision of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels, and this is a superb opportunity for candidates looking for new employment.