SAP Manager - Severn Trent

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Electrical Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Manager - Severn Trent Water Location - Midlands An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Business. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Midlands and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Severn Trent region. You will work on our Severn Trent Water Framework within our Environment Business, who are experienced in successfully delivering schemes of varying sizes, predominately to the Water Industry, across both Treatment and Water schemes. What you will be doing: This is a highly demanding key role with key inputs throughout the project lifecycle within the Severn Trent Region/Framework delivery. As Electrical Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Manager, you will be a designated Severn Trent Mentor, appointed under the Severn Trent process, responsible for coordinating Electrical Site Safety Agreements alongside the management, oversight and electrical appointed person duties under the Galliford Try Electrical Safety Rules. You will be the Severn Trent (Midlands) Electrical Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME), representing Galliford Try at Severn Trent electrical safety management forums to promote best practice and provide clear ownership and leadership. You will also act as the Galliford Try regional electrical installation SME, promoting and ensuring the delivery of electrical installation packages meets UK legislation and Galliford Try process and procedures, and assisting in ensuring electrical packages are delivered in a timely, right-first-time manner with all relevant inspection and test documentation. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining electrical safe systems of work in accordance with Site Health and Safety Management procedures on the projects under your control, including regular assessment of new risks and hazards not already covered by existing safety documentation. Your responsibilities will include: Lead electrical safety across the Galliford Try Severn Trent region, and represent Galliford Try at Severn Trent Water (STW) Electrical Forums Act as the appointed STW SAP Mentor and the point of contact for STW SAPs, attending STW SAP meetings Act as the electrical safety management point of contact for the Galliford Try Severn Trent region Coordinate between project management and GT STW SAPs, including labour resource and booking requests, as the single point of contact for booking and allocating LV GT STW SAPs to projects Carry out GT STW SAP duties, including receiving and cancelling Electrical Site Safety Agreements from the STW Senior Authorised Person, undertaking low-voltage switching operations, and controlling work on low-voltage systems in line with Galliford Try Electrical Safety Rules Complete the STW SAP training course and assessment, and report any dangerous occurrences or accidents Audit GT STW SAPs and GT Authorised Persons in conjunction with the Galliford Try Authorising Engineers and Electrical Safety Rules Audit electrical site activities and promote good electrical practice, ensuring consistent application of the Galliford Try and Severn Trent Water Electrical Safety Rules and Codes of Practice Mentor and assess new and current GT STW SAPs in conjunction with the Galliford Try Authorising Engineers Where more than one GT STW SAP is on site, ensure the person named in the Project Management Plan (PMP) is responsible for control of electrical safety on site Maintain the Site Safety Agreement tracker, ensure RAMS are sent with requests for LV GT STW SAP works, and maintain document control management Develop, implement and continuously improve processes for managing electrical work on Severn Trent Water projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations Collaborate with stakeholders, including Severn Trent Water representatives, Galliford Try project teams and contractors, keeping them informed and engaged on electrical safety and process improvements Identify training needs for LV SAPs and other electrical personnel, and coordinate training programmes to enhance competence and compliance Promote a strong safety culture and proactive safety management among Galliford Try and contractors on Severn Trent Water projects Stay current on regulations, standards and industry best practice affecting electrical work on projects Promote and review electrical installation across the Galliford Try Severn Trent portfolio Work with Galliford Try project electrical engineers to ensure a full understanding of the electrical requirements of the project, including delivery under Galliford Try quality systems and compliance with inspection and test check processes Support the design team with technical support on electrical systems issues Ensure all electrical installation works meet the technical requirements of the project, including client specifications, Asset Standards and, where applicable, the Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Standards (WIMES) Ensure the latest Galliford Try electrical processes and procedures are adhered to, and coordinate electrical activities with Galliford Try and subcontract resources to meet project requirements and programme Ensure all electrical testing is carried out in line with the Inspection and Test Plan About You: Ideally you will have a career background in the Water or similar industry Be able to demonstrate the ability in site management and delivery of electrical installation, and manage the interface with the Client on a regular basis, including the prompt resolution of issues affecting project progress Be able to demonstrate electrical installation delivery through to successful project takeover Have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office applications to facilitate the creation and presentation of reports as required Be able to demonstrate an understanding of health, safety and environmental approaches Be able to demonstrate an understanding of water industry processes Be able to demonstrate an understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment used in the water industry Training Requirements: HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience CSCS or ECS card in an appropriate discipline EUSR National Water Hygiene Card SMSTS (preferred) with SSSTS (minimum) First Aid at Work (preferred) BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations – 18th Edition City and Guilds 2391 or 2394 & 95 Test and Inspect City & Guilds Authorised Person Module DSEAR awareness (preferred), CompEx FxF or equivalent What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team. Our benefits: We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays A wide range of corporate discounts Cycle to Work schemes Comprehensive pension plan Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role About us: Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Ryan De Stadler on [email protected] Additional Information: Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview. #LI-RD1