Lucy Pook

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