Job description
If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further! Aureos are seek ing a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to carry out LV & HV/EHV switching, isolation, earthing, PTW, SFT, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on construction and asset replacement projects on SSEN and private networks in Bristol and Swansea.
You will be responsible for all aspects of operational duties, creating switching schedules and methods of work. You’ll control & monitor all Electrical construction and Fault restoration work on HV/LV networks up to 132kV. Ensuring the power distribution is maintained , you will be the delegated lead electrical person in cases of emergency and power restoration.
At Aureos, our people are central to our success. We are dedicated to maintaining a professional, supportive workplace where employees can perform at their best and contribute to the ongoing success of the business. The succe ssful candidate will be responsible for the following: Plan outages, produce switching programmes, and liaise with System/Local Control.
Make dead, isolate, and earth high-voltage electrical networks; carry out HV testing and fault location; issue Safety Documents, Permits to Work, and SFT. Lead and promote a positive safety culture — develop SHE plans, review RAMS, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, investigate incidents, conduct site safety inspections, and ensure compliance with company and client rules.
Provide full project management for smaller/non-complex projects, including client liaison, tender/bid support, and financial management (valuations, invoicing, meeting monthly targets). Manage and supervise Jointer and Fitter teams; provide technical expertise to the team and support clients with engineering solutions.
Mentor trainee SAPs, oversee HV operations training, maintain operational authorisations, and report on trainee progress. This is a predominantly site-based role where you will be required to travel within our region. It could also require availability for weekend working and on-call duties on a rota basis. Skills, qualifications and experience: Authorised to conduct switching operations to from 11kV to 33 kV Hold a current DNO or equivalent Certificate of Authorisation An excellent attitude towards safety & operational excellence.
Technical knowledge of DNO switchgear & associated plant. Excellent verbal & written communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. Knowledge of current regulations, standards, and codes of practices . In return you will receive : Generous Salary 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday Pension Learning & Development opportunities Assistance and wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme Employee benefits portal On-site parking Referral Scheme Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.
Equal Opportunities Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.