Senior Authorised Person

Astute People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing servicing company in the utilities sector is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person for operations across the South East of England. The role involves managing electrical maintenance teams and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will hold UKPN status up to 11kV and have relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Private healthcare options

National gym membership discounts

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• UKPN Senior Authorised Person status up to 11kV overhead lines is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Underground and field control certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee power outages related to electrical maintenance.
• Manage the electrical provision team ensuring safe operations.
• Monitor budgets associated with electrical works.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with a growing servicing company in the utilities sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for its operations across the South East of England, including Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. The Senior Authorised Person role comes with a competitive and flexible salary, pension, and additional benefits. If you're an experienced Senior Authorised Person with UKPN authorisation up to 11kV and are looking for a new opportunity, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, plan and oversee power outages related to electrical maintenance and vegetation management.
• Apply and remove safety measures, including earths, backfeeds, and generation connections.
• Lead and manage the electrical provision team, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulations.
• Support the delivery of power outage programmes while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor budgets associated with electrical works, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Professional qualifications

• UKPN Senior Authorised Person status up to 11KV overhead lines.
• HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Applications from other DNOs will be considered, strictly no IDNOs.
• Underground and field control certification highly desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal skills

• Highly safety-conscious with a meticulous approach to compliance.
• A strong leader with experience managing teams and subcontractors.
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under operational constraints.
• Organised and efficient in planning and executing power outages.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive and flexible salary and benefits package.
• 23 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Annual bonus scheme and share options.
• Robust pension scheme.
• Private healthcare options, including online GP access.
• National gym membership discounts.
• Employee recognition programmes and volunteering days.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.