Offshore 66kV SAP
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £850 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Inside IR35 via Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1BL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH174756_1771528887 |
Summary
Offshore 66kV Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
Sector: Offshore Wind
Location: Offshore (mobilising from Northeast England)
Rotation: 2/2
Contract: 12 Months + likely extension
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £850 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Clearance: BPSS (DBS/Disclosure Scotland, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire + Right‑to‑Work evidence
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with 66kV capability to support offshore wind operations. You will be responsible for delivering safe systems of work, overseeing isolations and earthing, and ensuring all electrical activities are conducted in line with strict high‑voltage safety rules.
This role is well‑suited to individuals with strong offshore windfarm experience who can confidently manage HV duties in a high‑risk, high‑performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
As an Offshore SAP, you will:
- Implement and uphold robust safety practices, reporting incidents and promoting a proactive health & safety culture.
- Carry out SAP duties under the direction of the Lead SAP.
- Prepare, review, and execute switching schedules.
- Deliver isolations and produce associated safety documentation.
- Work in compliance with High Voltage safety frameworks (e.g., Model Distribution Safety Rules).
- Support testing and commissioning of HV/LV systems.
- Provide on‑site supervision when required.
- Lead or review point‑of‑work risk assessments to ensure safe and compliant execution.
Requirements
To be considered, you must hold:
- Full GWO certification: Sea Survival, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights.
- Valid offshore medical certificate, including Chester Step.
- Offshore HUET.
- Strong understanding of WTG Safety Rules (WTSR).
- Demonstrable knowledge of electrical safety rules and safe systems of work.
- ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
- Current authorisation as a Senior Authorised Person to 66kV or above.
- Proven offshore windfarm experience, ideally within 66kV environments.
Why This Role?
You'll be joining a major offshore wind programme at a critical delivery phase, playing a key part in the safe operation and energisation of high‑voltage infrastructure. Ideal for those seeking long‑term contract stability, a strong day rate, and the chance to work on nationally significant renewable energy assets.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.