Project Senior Authorised Person

SSE plc; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP & 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE Renewables is seeking an experienced 400kV Project Senior Authorised Person to join our Operational Commissioning team. You’ll work on Wind, Solar and BESS assets, delivering safe commissioning, energisation and handover of major infrastructure.

The role leads HV switching, contractor governance and interfaces with project teams, OEMs and network operators while ensuring readiness and asset integrity. 400kV authorisation is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering with substantial HV commissioning experience.
• Senior Authorised Person authorisation preferred; lower voltage authorisation considered with potential to progress.
• Strong knowledge of HV systems: substations, protection, transformers, switchgear and generation assets.
• Experience commissioning HV/LV equipment and energisation support on complex projects.
• Ability to build relationships with project teams, operations, engineers, contractors and network operators.

Responsibilities

• Perform Senior Authorised Person duties up to 400kV where required, ensuring safety during commissioning and energisation.
• Lead and coordinate switching operations, outage planning, safety documentation and interfaces between teams and contractors.
• Support commissioning readiness of Wind, Solar, BESS and grid connection assets with testing and defect resolution.
• Provide technical leadership on HV systems and asset integrity improvements.
• Manage specialist contractors and oversee tender evaluations and project delivery in fast-paced environments.

Skills

HV knowledge

Stakeholder management

Commissioning experience

Senior Authorised Person

Education

Electrical Engineering degree / HND

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations or at site: Dublin or Belfast

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800/ €76,100 - €114,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Shift/Rota Pattern

The Role

There aren’t many electrical engineering roles where you get to work across Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage, at voltages up to 400kV, and see projects through commissioning, energisation and into operation.

As SSE Renewables continues to grow its portfolio across Great Britain and Ireland, we’re looking for an experienced 400kV Project Senior Authorised Person to join our Operational Commissioning team.

You’ll be right at the point where projects become operational assets, playing a key role in the safe commissioning, energisation and handover of some of our most significant renewable energy infrastructure.

400kV SAP authorisation is preferred, but it isn't essential. If you currently hold SAP authorisation at a lower voltage and can demonstrate strong operational and project commissioning experience, we’d still like to hear from you. For the right candidate, we’ll support your training and development towards SSER 400kV authorisation through the appropriate experience, training and assessment.

You Will

• Perform Senior Authorised Person duties, progressing up to and including 400kV where required, ensuring Safety from the System during commissioning, energisation, testing and operational activities.
• Lead and coordinate switching operations, outage planning, safety documentation, work-party control and commissioning interfaces between project teams, contractors, OEMs and network operators.
• Support the commissioning and operational readiness of Wind, Solar, BESS and grid connection assets through technical advice, testing, defect resolution and compliance activities.
• Provide technical leadership across high-voltage systems, including protection schemes, plant modifications, management of change activities and asset integrity improvements.
• Manage specialist contractors and technical work packages, supporting tender evaluations, contractor governance and project delivery in a fast-paced commissioning environment.

You Have

• A degree, HND or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Engineering, together with substantial experience in high-voltage operational and project commissioning environments.
• Senior Authorised Person authorisation under a recognised high-voltage safety rules framework. 400kV authorisation is preferred, however candidates authorised at lower voltages will also be considered where they can demonstrate relevant operational and project commissioning experience and the capability to progress to SSER 400kV authorisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems including substations, protection systems, transformers, switchgear, control systems and generation assets.
• Practical experience commissioning HV and LV equipment, conducting fault-finding and supporting switching and energisation activities on complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• The ability to build strong relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders including project teams, operations, engineering specialists, contractors, OEMs and network operators.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.