Senior Authorised Person

The Clancy Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare and holiday allowance (24–{

Job summary

The Clancy Group is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to join our Basingstoke team. You will lead high‑voltage switching and safety-critical activities on 33kV–132kV networks, ensuring compliant, on‑time project delivery and robust on‑site safety practices.

You will bring a proven SAP track record with DNO or client experience, recognised authorisations, and strong technical grounding in electrical distribution systems.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an SAP within a utilities/HV power contractor or client-side DNO.
• Thorough understanding of working under a DNO's control and switching systems.
• Possession of a current Senior Authorised Person certificate on an existing Distribution Network Owners System.

Responsibilities

• Organise and execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, and identification of the point of work on HV networks up to 132kV.
• Prepare switching programs and system alteration forms.
• Ensure 100% accurate execution of operational schedules on site and issue safety documentation to construction teams.
• Undertake spiking of HV cables and pressure testing of new/modified plant.
• Provide sound technical support to construction teams.
• Ensure safety from the system and maintain a positive working culture within the team.
• Commission and operate electrical plant and equipment within electricity substations.
• Plan and organise scopes of work on behalf of clients.

Skills

SAP experience

Electrical safety

Overhead lines/substation knowledge

Ring and radial systems

DNO authorisations knowledge

Education

Senior Authorised Person certificate

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Authorised Person

Faraday Office Park Basingstoke

We do what we say
That’s why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done …

Clancy is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join our team in Basingstoke. As an SAP, you will be responsible for executing construction and asset replacement projects on 33kV - 132kV distribution networks. This role requires a flexible approach, strong technical knowledge, and a positive safety culture to ensure the successful completion of time‑critical work for clients.

Here are some of the responsibilities you'd be involved with...

• Organise and execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, and identification of the point of work on HV networks up to 132kV.
• Prepare switching programs and system alteration forms.
• Ensure 100% accurate execution of operational schedules on site and issue safety documentation to construction teams.
• Undertake spiking of HV cables and pressure testing of new/modified plant.
• Provide sound technical support to construction teams.
• Ensure safety from the system and maintain a positive working culture within the team.
• Commission and operate electrical plant and equipment within electricity substations.
• Plan and organise scopes of work on behalf of clients.

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

• Proven track record as an SAP within a recognised utilities/HV power contractor or a client‑side DNO.
• Hold or have held authorisations within any of the UK's DNOs within the last 12 months.
• Thorough understanding of working under a DNO's control and experience of switching systems.
• HNC in a relevant electrical or engineering discipline or demonstrable practical experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with overhead lines, underground cabling, and substation components/equipment/systems.
• Good knowledge/experience of ring and radial systems is preferable.
• Familiarity with National Model Distribution Safety Rules and their interpretation.
• Confident and authoritative in carrying out SAP duties.
• Experience in the Power Distribution arena, especially with SSEN DNO.
• Possession of a current Senior Authorised Person certificate on an existing Distribution Network Owners System.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering and safety‑related qualifications are desirable.

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.

What Next

You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

• competitive salary
• pension
• healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum
• 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
• an Employee Assistance Programme

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.