132KV Site SAP

James Fisher and Sons, Edinburgh

132KV Site SAP

Competitive

James Fisher and Sons, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted today, 23 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 1853

Location ref: Edinburgh

Full Job Description

Site 132kV SAP
Full-Time, Permanent
Scotland or London, Home Based with travel to sites

The Role:
We are looking for a 132kV Site SAP to take technical ownership of a designated OFTO site, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑planned delivery of all works. You will combine SAP responsibilities together with oversight of asset planning and execution. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will support cost‑effective project delivery, champion HSEQ standards, and maintain strong customer engagement through regular communication and monthly reviews.

What you'll be doing:

- Oversee technical aspects of the OFTO site, ensuring asset‑related work is planned and delivered to a high standard.
- Translate asset management plans into site‑level programmes with Project Engineers and the central engineering team.
- Ensure technical requirements are met and escalate risks or issues when needed.
- Produce monthly reports on asset condition, performance and emerging issues.
- Prepare technical reports for engineering review.
- Promote strong HSEQ standards on site through safety observations, non‑conformance reporting and support of improvement actions.
- Coordinate with the Operational Planning Manager to ensure resources align with site plans.
- Work with stores and supply chain teams to confirm tools, equipment and contractor arrangements.
- Carry out SAP duties including outage planning, switching, safety documentation and demarcation up to 132kV.
- Liaise with the control centre, NESO and wind farm operator safety teams.
- Act as Authorising Engineer when required and contribute to authorisation panels and training.
- Mentor SAPs progressing toward authorisation.
- Act as the main customer contact through regular communication and monthly meetings.
- Support the Project Manager with commercial tasks including budgeting and cost management.

What we're looking for:

- Hands‑on experience as a Senior Authorised Person on 132kV systems.
- Strong understanding of HV safety standards and UK Electricity at Work Regulations.
- Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
- Clear, effective communicator with strong leadership skills.
- Confident managing client relationships and leading technical discussions.
- Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering preferred.

About us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the worlds most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers assets.

In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables - from well support and full-field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click apply now!
Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.

To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner withVercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page:James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA

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