HV Electrical Engineer (HV SAP)

HV Electrical Engineer (HV SAP)

Location: Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (Hybrid)
Permanent Opportunity

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HV Electrical Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) to join a leading engineering and infrastructure business. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of high-voltage maintenance, remedial, and project works across critical electrical networks.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of operational and project activities while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

• Lead the delivery of HV maintenance, remedial, and project works across electrical networks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring service excellence and effective stakeholder management.
• Ensure all Senior Authorised Person (SAP), training, audit, and compliance requirements are fully maintained.
• Promote a strong health, safety, quality, and environmental culture across all operational activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Produce and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with company procedures, industry regulations, and legislative requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across operational teams.

Planning & Performance

• Organise and coordinate engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support tender submissions through site surveys, scope development, pricing support, and technical input.
• Prepare operational reports, KPI data, and performance updates for senior management.
• Monitor resource allocation and programme delivery to meet client expectations.

Technical Leadership

• Carry out factory, site, and plant inspections.
• Support commissioning activities, witness testing, and technical assessments.
• Participate in the SAP standby rota and provide initial fault response when required.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing technical expertise and promoting professional development.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required to support project and operational needs.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years'' experience working on electrical networks from 11kV to 66kV.
• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) qualification.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or a Level 3 Electrical Qualification supported by significant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of HV network operations, maintenance, commissioning, and fault response.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet demanding deadlines.

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and high-profile engineering projects.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for career progression.

To apply, please send an up-to-date Word copy of your CV together with a suitable contact number.

Reference: #GPHVBIR

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.