High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP)

Equans Data Centers is seeking an experienced High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP) to support the safe operation, commissioning and transition into service of high-voltage electrical installations across major UK projects.

Working in critical environments, including data centres and pharmaceutical facilities, the High Voltage Senior Authorised Person ((HV SAP) will provide practical technical and operational expertise across HV and LV distribution systems.  The successful candidate will work closely with Authorising Engineers, commissioning teams, engineers, contractors and site management to deliver safe, compliant and effective electrical operations within health & safety guidelines.

The Role 

• Undertake HV switching, isolation, earthing and restoration in accordance with approved Electrical Safety Rules and procedures. 
• Fulfil HV SAP duties, including preparing, issuing, controlling and cancelling electrical safety documentation.
• Support HV commissioning, inspection and testing activities, including the safe coordination of initial energisation.
• Provide operational and technical support across HV and LV distribution networks.
• Support the handover of newly commissioned electrical installations into safe operational service.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors and site management to manage electrical risks effectively.
• Participate in Electrical Safety Governance Working Groups and contribute to improvements in safety procedures, standards and operational practice.
• Mentor and coach developing Authorised Persons and other electrical personnel.
• Maintain and enhance your technical competence through training, professional development and technical guidance.

What we can offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (Family Cover)
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

What we are looking for?

• Demonstrable experience working as an HV Senior Authorised Person at 11kV.
• HV operational experience up to 33kV.
• Strong knowledge of HV switching, isolation, earthing, operational control and electrical safety documentation.
• Proven experience working under established Electrical Safety Rules and safe systems of work.
• Practical experience, or strong technical understanding, of HV commissioning and electrical testing.
• Experience within data centres, pharmaceutical facilities or other critical-infrastructure environments would be desirable.
• Experience working for a main contractor or large subcontractor.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently across multiple project locations.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices constructively.
• The ability and willingness to mentor colleagues and support their technical and operational development.

Who are we?

Equans Data Centers is a strategic data centre partner.  We deliver the whole data centre, providing full general contracting for hyperscaler and colocation data centre projects across Europe, through a single point of contact.

Leveraging Bouygues Energies & Services and Equans’ experiences, we provide expertise in construction and engineering, global standardisation, precision localisation and total control of the supply chain.  This enables us to deliver data centres with the best possible quality, speed to delivery and high repeatability and scalability – to realise client needs for cost transparency, low risk, continual availability, innovation and certainty of planning and outcomes.

With more than 1,200 highly skilled employees across 8 European countries, Equans Data Centres has delivered over 400,000m2 of data halls, exceeding 640MW of IT space for major data centres providers such as VIRTUS Data Centers, Digital Reality, Equinix, Vantage Data Centers, Stack Infrastructure, Data4 and many others.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. 

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.