SR163
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Birmingham
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Salary
£55,000 - £75,000 /year
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Career level
Specialist Authorised Person
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Qualification
National Grid SR163 Authorised Person / BESC / EUSR Accreditation
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Experience
4+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious SR163 – Talent Community to register interest in roles that require SR163 to join their project team in Birmingham supporting the landmark Great Grid project. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
SR163 Professionals Wanted – Join Our Power Sector Talent Community
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 6870
- Project / Base Location: 156 Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 3HN, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 4+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £55,000 – £75,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Implement and enforce National Grid Safety Rules (SR163 / BESC / Impressed Voltage) across live high-voltage substation sites.
- Manage Permit to Work (PTW) regimes, Sanction for Work (SFW), and limitation of access protocols for civil and electrical packages.
- Coordinate heavy civil plant, piling, and crane lifting operations within live high-voltage electrical clearance boundaries.
- Liaise with National Grid Control Engineers and site commissioning teams during critical outages and circuit energisation phases.
- Deliver site safety inductions, demarcate safe work zones, and ensure all personnel maintain rigorous compliance with transmission safety rules.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- National Grid SR163 Authorised Person / Competent Person certification (or previous demonstrable experience holding SR163 / BESC tickets).
- Extensive experience operating safely within live 132kV, 275kV, or 400kV high-voltage substation environments.
- In-depth mastery of National Grid Safety Rules, Impressed Voltage mitigation, and high-voltage electrical hazards.
- Valid EUSR Card (National Grid Person & BESC) and Safety Critical Medical clearance.
- Strong communication, leadership authority, and uncompromising dedication to safety.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.