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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with an established electrical engineering business looking to expand its High Voltage capabilities to recruit a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for its Aberdeen office.

The strategically important Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role comes with a competitive salary of £50,000–£70,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience, alongside a flexible package and benefits.

If you’re a Senior Authorised Person with strong High Voltage experience and are looking to work for an organisation where you can help establish a new division, develop HV services and contribute to future business growth, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Authorised Person role

Reporting to the senior management team, you will:

• Provide technical expertise across HV electrical systems, including systems up to 33kV.

• Oversee HV switching, isolation, earthing and permit-to-work procedures, where appropriately authorised.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules, procedures and relevant industry standards.

• Support HV maintenance, installation, commissioning and project delivery.

• Assist with tender submissions, project planning and the development of new HV services.

• Work alongside the existing Low Voltage (LV) team to deliver integrated electrical solutions.

• Help establish the processes, procedures and client relationships needed to grow the HV division in Aberdeen.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant electrical qualifications.

• Strong practical experience working with High Voltage electrical systems.

• A sound understanding of HV safety procedures, switching operations and safe systems of work.

• Experience in HV maintenance, installation, commissioning or related electrical engineering projects.

• A strong commitment to electrical safety and compliance.

Personal skills

The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a practical approach to work.

• Confident working independently and taking responsibility.

• Technically capable, with strong knowledge of HV electrical systems.

• Safety-conscious, with a commitment to following procedures and industry standards.

• Keen to help establish and develop a growing business division.

• Interested in building client relationships and supporting future business growth.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Authorised Person role

• Salary: £50,000–£70,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.

• Location: Aberdeen, Scotland.

• Benefits: A competitive and flexible package, with salary and benefits negotiable depending on experience.

• The opportunity to help establish and develop a new High Voltage division within an established electrical engineering business.

• The chance to shape the HV service offering and support growing customer demand.

• The opportunity to contribute to new projects and the future success of the business.

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