Competency Authorising Officer (HV)

Matchtech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clancy is seeking a Contractor Competency Authorising Officer (CCAO) to join its energy team in the UK. The permanent role focuses on ensuring contractor competence for SSEN 11kV–132kV works, with responsibilities spanning assessments, evidence verification and governance across safety rules and work permits.

Ideal candidates will have extensive UK electricity distribution experience, a recognised electrical qualification, and a history of operating in roles such as SAP or Authorising Officer,

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in UK electricity distribution networks.
• Strong understanding of Distribution Safety Rules, Permit to Work systems, and HV/EHV protocols.
• Experience as SAP, Authorising Officer, Electrical Safety Manager, or Commissioning Lead.
• Recognised electrical qualification in the industry.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• HV operational experience in distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Assessing individuals against defined competency criteria including technical knowledge, experience and understanding of Distribution Safety Rules.
• Conducting structured assessments using interviews, scenario questioning and evidence review.
• Verifying candidate evidence such as training records, authorisations, logbooks and experience records.
• Producing and signing a Contractor Competence Assurance Statement for each candidate.
• Maintaining contractor competency matrices and role profiles with reassessments where necessary.
• Operating independently from programme and commercial pressures to ensure consistent and fair competence decisions.
• Maintaining strong communication and collaboration with SSEN Authorising Officers, Operational Safety teams, and Project & Delivery Managers.

Skills

UK electricity distribution networks

Distribution Safety Rules

HV/EHV operations

Senior SAP/Authorising Officer

Education

Electrical qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are innovative

That's why we need people like you to help us. People who enjoy finding new ways to do things …

We are currently seeking a Contractor Competency Authorising Officer (CCAO) to join our dynamic Energy team. This permanent role involves ensuring the competency of contractor personnel within the electrical distribution field, specifically for SSEN works ranging from 11kV to 132kV.

Responsibilities

• Assessing individuals against defined competency criteria, including technical knowledge, experience, and understanding of Distribution Safety Rules.
• Conducting structured assessments using interviews, scenario questioning, and evidence review.
• Verifying candidate evidence such as training records, authorisations, logbooks, and experience records.
• Producing and signing a Contractor Competence Assurance Statement for each candidate.
• Maintaining contractor competency matrices and role profiles, ensuring reassessment where necessary.
• Operating independently from programme and commercial pressures to ensure consistency and fairness in competence decisions.
• Maintaining strong communication and collaboration with SSEN Authorising Officers, Operational Safety teams, and Project & Delivery Managers.

We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate

• Significant experience working in UK electricity distribution networks.
• Strong understanding of Distribution Safety Rules, Permit to Work systems, and HV/EHV operational protocols.
• Experience in roles such as Senior Authorised Person (SAP), Authorising Officer, Electrical Safety Manager, or Commissioning Manager/Lead Engineer.
• Recognised electrical qualification or equivalent industry route.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• High Voltage (HV) operational experience appropriate to distribution environments.

Desirable Experience

• Previous SSEN authorisation (current or historical).
• Experience conducting formal competence assessments or audits.
• Involvement in large capital delivery or complex outage programmes.
• Familiarity with contractor assurance models under DNO governance.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunity

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed