11kV Senior Authorised Person

OCU Group; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking an experienced 11kV Senior Authorised Person to lead switching operations and authorise work across LV and 11kV networks on UK projects. You will mentor operational teams, review safety documentation, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires current 11kV SAP status, planning ability for outages, and a strong safety focus. A full UK driving licence and relevant authorisations support your application for a site-based position in the South West.

Qualifications

• 11kV SAP status within a DNO/IDNO/ICP or utility environment.
• Experience planning and carrying out LV/11kV switching operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and procedures.
• Experience operating distribution networks and substations.
• Knowledge of commissioning, energisation and handover activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead LV/11kV switching operations in line with safety rules and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate outages and switching schedules for project delivery.
• Authorise and oversee work on LV/11kV networks, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage isolation and earthing arrangements and network restoration.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Managers and operations teams.
• Review safety documents, permits and switching programmes before works begin.
• Identify and resolve network faults and operational issues.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching and audits.
• Mentor and train authorised personnel and operational staff.

Skills

11kV SAP status

Switching plan

Fault finding

Mentoring staff

Safety culture

Education

Electrical qualification or equivalent

DNO authorisations history

Full UK driving licence

Job description

11kV Senior Authorised Person

Department: Regulated Power

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: South West

Reporting To: James Sibley

Description

Location: South West Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Site Based | Regular Travel

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

OCU is delivering critical distribution network and new connections projects across the UK, supporting the growth, resilience, and modernisation of the electricity network. As an 11kV Senior Authorised Person, you'll play a pivotal role in safely managing network operations across LV and 11kV systems, supporting project delivery whilst ensuring compliance with DNO and industry safety standards.

This is an opportunity to join a growing power division where your technical expertise will directly support safe network access, successful project delivery, and operational excellence. If you're an experienced 11kV SAP looking to work on a diverse range of network projects while mentoring operational teams and promoting best practice, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute LV and 11kV switching operations in accordance with network safety rules and operational procedures.
• Plan and coordinate outages, network access arrangements, and switching schedules to support project delivery.
• Authorise and oversee work on LV and 11kV electrical networks, ensuring all activities are completed safely and compliantly.
• Manage points of isolation, earthing arrangements, and network restoration activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Project Managers, Supervisors, and operational teams.
• Review and approve safety documentation, permits, and switching programmes prior to works commencing.
• Identify, investigate, and support the resolution of network faults and operational issues.
• Champion a positive safety culture through coaching, auditing, and promoting industry best practice.
• Support the development of Authorised Persons and operational personnel through mentoring and training.

What You'll Bring

• Current or previously held 11kV Senior Authorised Person status within a DNO, IDNO, ICP, or utility environment.
• Experience planning and carrying out LV and 11kV switching operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules, operational procedures, and industry best practice.
• Experience operating and maintaining electrical distribution networks.
• Knowledge of substations, switchgear, transformers, and associated distribution network equipment.
• Strong technical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant electrical qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Current DNO authorisations or the ability to demonstrate previous authorisation history.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Experience working on electrical distribution new connections and network reinforcement projects.
• Bonus if you have held authorisations with SSEN, UKPN, WPD, ENWL, SPEN, or NPG.
• It would be great if you have experience supporting commissioning, energisation, and project handover activities.
• It would be great if you've worked within ICP or multi-utility delivery environments.
• Knowledge of NERS requirements and regulated power delivery frameworks would be advantageous.
• Experience mentoring Authorised Persons, Jointers, or network operational teams would be beneficial.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.