Astute's Power team are partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person on a 12-month contract for its Leeds site starting in October 2024.

The SAP role comes with a day rate of £500.00.

Key skills

• Ensure that relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and, in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team, that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Oversee installation of the HV switching equipment (11kV or higher in special circumstances) and LV switching equipment
• Oversee the energization of the equipment
• Responsible for switching operations on the HV and LV switch gear and boards supplied
• Prepare and manage safety documents (Safe systems of work) applicable to electrical activities on site. This shall include Switching schedules and Permit system
• Lead the log-out / Tag-out office and coordinate all permit to safe work on the installation.
• Coordinate with the Site Manager / Commissioning Manager/ Site HSE Manager on all site related activities
• Liaise with the District Network Operator (DNO) and Independent Connection Party (ICP) on all aspects of connections and switching on the network
• Participate in site meetings and work closely with Commissioning to ensure full understanding of the testing program.
• Must ideally hold SAP / Senior Authorised Person experience in the Energy from Waste Sector
• Must hold a CSCS / CCNSG or equivalent
• LoTo Coordinator experience

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SAP role

• Leeds
• £500.00 Per Day
• 12 Months
• Outside IR35

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.