HV Contractor Competence Officer

Matchtech; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance 24–26 days

Clancy Xtras

Discounts with retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clancy seeks a Contractor Competency Authorising Officer (CCAO) to join our Energy team on a permanent basis. You will ensure contractor personnel in 11kV–132kV SSEN works are competent and compliant, using structured assessments and robust evidence reviews.

You will verify records, maintain competency matrices, and sign off statements while collaborating with SSEN and Delivery teams to ensure consistent decisions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK electricity distribution networks.
• Strong understanding of Distribution Safety Rules and HV/EHV operational protocols.
• Experience in roles such as SAP, Authorising Officer, Electrical Safety Manager, or Commissioning Lead.
• Full UK driving licence and HV operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess contractor personnel against defined competency criteria.
• Conduct structured assessments using interviews, scenarios, and evidence review.
• Verify training records, authorisations, logbooks, and experience records.
• Produce and sign a Contractor Competence Assurance Statement for each candidate.
• Maintain contractor competency matrices and role profiles with reassessment where needed.
• Operate independently from programme and commercial pressures to ensure fairness in decisions.
• Collaborate with SSEN Authorising Officers, Operational Safety teams, and Project & Delivery Managers.

Skills

UK electricity distribution

Distribution Safety Rules

HV/EHV protocols

Competence assessment

Education

Recognised electrical qualification

Job description

Clancy seeks a Contractor Competency Authorising Officer (CCAO) to join our Energy team on a permanent basis. You will ensure contractor personnel in 11kV–132kV SSEN works are competent and compliant, using structured assessments and robust evidence reviews.

You will verify records, maintain competency matrices, and sign off statements while collaborating with SSEN and Delivery teams to ensure consistent decisions.