Senior Authorised Person

NG Bailey; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to oversee construction and asset replacement projects in the power distribution sector. The role involves ensuring safety and compliance while leading teams in high voltage operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power distribution and hold relevant certifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a company vehicle and flexible perks.

Benefits

Company commercial vehicle

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Personal development programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Power Distribution at 11kV or above.
• Possession of a current Senior Authorised Person certificate.

Responsibilities

• Organise and execute HV switching and isolation on networks.
• Ensure safety from the system and positive working culture.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Safety Culture

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SSEN DNO Authorisation

IOSH

NEBOSH

SMSTS

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Senior Authorised Person

Basingstoke/ South Coast

Permanent

Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom are looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) who would be responsible for executing construction and asset replacement projects on 11kV - 132kV distribution networks. Undertake operational, technical and safety from the system duties associated with the construction, maintenance and commissioning of projects. Play a key role in ensuring the business's teams are set to work safely and to ensure new/modified electrical apparatus is fit for purpose as it is energised or re-energised. Provide leadership, teamwork with peers and colleague, sound technical knowledge, a positive safety culture and strong technical awareness.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Organise and execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on HV networks up to 11kV, 33kV and/or 132kV in accordance with customer safety rules and operational procedures. -
• Preparation of switching programmes, including system alteration forms.
• 100% accurate execution of operational schedules on site and safety document issue to construction teams for work on HV networks.
• The ability to undertake spiking of HV cables and pressure testing of new/modified plant before energisation.
• Use of sound technical knowledge to support construction teams.
• Ensuring safety from the system
• Engender a positive working culture within the team, covering health and safety, workmanship quality, attention to detail and development of the business's team ethic
• Commissioning and operation of electrical plant and equipment on all types of apparatus within an electricity substation
• Ensure all records of completed works are submitted and updated

What we're looking for:

• Use of sound technical knowledge to support construction teams. - Being available to support the knowledge and capabilities of construction teams technically to ensure the business's work is to the required standard, is fully fit for purpose and new/modified HV plant is safe to energise. The ability to think complex electrical issues through to resolution, including system protection schemes.
• Extensive experience in Power Distribution arena - ideally within a Distribution Network Owner environment at 11kV or above.
• Must hold SSEN DNO Authorisation - Up to 33kV Full SFT
• Possession of a current Senior Authorised Person certificate on an existing Distribution Network Owners System.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering - Power Distribution (preferred, not mandatory).
• IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or other safety related qualification.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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Other details

• Job Function Direct
• Pay Type Salary

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