Senior Authorised Person - SAP

Suir Engineering

The Role

Overview

Plan, organise and operate MV/HV systems, ensuring safety and fault response

Requirements

  • hv sap
  • 33kv
  • protection relays
  • driving licence
  • hv operations
  • supervisory

What You Bring

-Sanction for Test authorisation and have a good knowledge of a wide range of MV & HV plant and equipment. -You will be required to work at a variety of project locations throughout Ireland and as such, a full driving license is also essential -As an HV Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP), you will be passionate about safety and will promote this throughout Suir Engineering projects -completed HV Systems Operations training with a recognised training provider and hold current, valid certification -We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business. -Familiar with private MV and Distribution Networks, combined with a good working knowledge of High Voltage Protection Relays, Telecontrol Systems, wiring and schematic diagrams. -Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver technical guidance and advice to less experienced colleagues and project management teams. -Proven track record in the electrical contracting industry with supervisory experience in a practical environment. -You must have the ability to work collaboratively with your own team, the wider Suir Engineering community, and all Suir Engineering subcontractors. -Experienced HV SAP on MV/HV systems, having achieved Operational Authorisation to a minimum level of 33kV, -Comfortably challenging any unsafe behaviours or attitudes.

Benefits

-Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods -Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave -Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany. -Private Health Insurance contribution -Life and Disability cover -Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities -EAP for employees and their families -23 days annual leave

The Company

About Suir Engineering

-Over four decades, it has expanded beyond Ireland into the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Finland, delivering pan‑European projects. -Typical projects include data centres, life‑sciences facilities, pharmaceutical plants, food & beverage works, sub‑stations up to 220 kV, and renewable‑energy infrastructure. -Their Energy, Power & Renewables division has quadrupled in size in six years. -Acquired century‑old Scottish M&E firm Taylor & Fraser in 2025, strengthening their UK footprint while retaining local brand identity. -Awarded the Lean Construction Award in 2023, recognising innovation in efficiency, BIM use and waste‑minimisation techniques.

Sector Specialisms

Data Centre

Life Sciences

Energy

Power & Renewables

Food & Beverage

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