SAP Manager, Inverness

Role: SAP Manager

Location: Inverness, Scotland (Hyrbrid Working)

A leading international renewable energy consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced SAP Manager to support the delivery and management of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business working across a broad portfolio of Solar PV and Onshore Wind projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing Senior Authorised Person activities across construction, commissioning, energisation and operational phases of projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as SAP for HV electrical systems across renewable energy projects
• Manage switching operations, isolations and permit systems
• Support commissioning, energisation and grid connection activities
• Oversee and coordinate contractors during electrical works
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with health & safety procedures and industry regulations
• Review and approve switching schedules, RAMS and operational documentation
• Provide technical support across construction and operational phases
• Liaise with DNOs, ICPs, EPC contractors and project stakeholders
• Support fault finding and troubleshooting activities where required

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an SAP within the renewable energy sector
• Strong experience across Solar PV and/or Onshore Wind projects
• Authorised experience on 33kV systems and above
• Experience working on multi-feed networks and complex switching operations
• Strong understanding of HV safety rules and electrical compliance standards
• Experience supporting commissioning and energisation activities
• Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

Desirable

• Experience working with DNOs and grid connection processes
• AP/SAP authorisations from major utilities or contractors
• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Previous consultancy or owner’s engineer experience

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected renewable energy business operating at the forefront of the energy transition. The company has a strong pipeline of utility-scale renewable projects, a collaborative culture and a technically driven environment, offering excellent long-term progression and exposure to some of the industry’s most exciting projects.

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