Energy HV Competency Officer – Contractor Assurance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance 24–26 days

Clancy Xtras discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Clancy seeks a Contractor Competency Authorising Officer (CCAO) to join the Energy team in the UK. This permanent role ensures contractor competency for SSEN works from 11kV to 132kV.

Responsibilities include assessments, interviewing, evidence review, and producing competence statements, while maintaining matrices and collaborating with safety and project teams.

Required: extensive UK HV distribution experience, knowledge of safety rules, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK electricity distribution networks.
• Strong understanding of Distribution Safety Rules, Permit to Work, and HV/EHV protocols.
• Experience as Senior Authorised Person (SAP), Authorising Officer, Electrical Safety Manager, or Commissioning Lead.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• HV operating experience in distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Assessing individuals against defined competency criteria, including technical knowledge and experience.
• Conducting structured assessments using interviews, scenario questioning, and evidence review.
• Verifying candidate evidence such as training records and logbooks.
• Producing and signing a Contractor Competence Assurance Statement for each candidate.
• Maintaining contractor competency matrices and role profiles.

Skills

UK electricity distribution

Distribution Safety Rules

Permit to Work

HV/EHV protocols

SAP/AO/ESS roles

Electrical qualification

UK Driving licence

HV experience

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

Clancy seeks a Contractor Competency Authorising Officer (CCAO) to join the Energy team in the UK. This permanent role ensures contractor competency for SSEN works from 11kV to 132kV.

Responsibilities include assessments, interviewing, evidence review, and producing competence statements, while maintaining matrices and collaborating with safety and project teams.

Required: extensive UK HV distribution experience, knowledge of safety rules, and a valid UK driving licence.