Lead Senior Authorised Person
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £950 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Inside IR35 via Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | G1 1BL |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH168913_1764072260 |
Summary
Lead SAP (Senior Authorised Person) - Offshore Wind
Home-Based + Site & Vessel Visits | Office Attendance in Central Belt Scotland as Required
12-Month Contract | £900-£950/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Start: ASAP
Are you ready to lead commissioning on one of the most exciting offshore wind projects in the UK?
We're looking for a Lead SAP to take charge of mechanical and electrical commissioning across onshore and offshore substations, export cables, and array cabling. You'll be the driving force behind safe, efficient, and high-quality execution-both on land and at sea.
This is a senior-level role with real impact. You'll work closely with EPC contractors, commissioning engineers, and project teams to shape the delivery of transmission assets before they even leave the yard. From ABB SCADA integration to managing multi-disciplinary teams, this is your chance to lead from the front.
- Oversee commissioning activities across transmission assets
- Lead teams of engineers, supervisors, and technicians
- Ensure compliance with HSE, QA/QC, and project standards
- Manage RAMS, HAZOP/HAZID studies, and permit systems
- Coordinate ABB SCADA integration with operator platforms
- Represent the client and JV at local level with professionalism
- Full GWO certifications + OGUK/RUK Medical & Chester Step
- HNC/HND or equivalent in engineering (ideally electrical)
- 5+ years in offshore wind construction, commissioning, or operations
- Experience as SAP or Electrical Engineer at 400kV+
- Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills
- BPSS clearance (DBS, financial probity, employment history)
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK
- You will need to be prepared to spend significant time on site in 2026. Accommodation and travel will be provided/paid for.
Interested? Let's talk. Apply now or message for more info.
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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.