Senior Authorised Person

Last Mile Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent utility service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (Operations Engineer) to oversee electrical network projects. You will mentor staff and ensure projects are executed to the highest safety standards. This role requires knowledge of HV and LV systems, operational authorisation, and the ability to work flexibly across various sites, mainly in London. Competitive benefits, including generous holiday and pension contributions, enhance the employment offer.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Flexible working hours

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operational role in the utility sector.
• Knowledge of HV and LV distribution networks and relevant apparatus.
• Current or previous DNO/iDNO 11kV AP/SAP operational authorisation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff to enhance company performance.
• Conduct competency assessments to ensure compliance.
• Perform testing of 11kV & LV switchgear.
• Liaise with DNO engineers for final connections.
• Plan and execute DNO LV & HV ‘Self-Connect’ activities.

Skills

Supervision and mentoring

HV and LV distribution knowledge

Problem solving

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (Operations Engineer) – UKPS

As a Senior Authorised Person (Operations Engineer) at UKPS, you will use your technical expertise, initiative, and problem‑solving skills to support Craftsmen and Project Managers with the construction, auditing, and energisation of electricity networks. Your role will be key in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. The position requires travel to various sites, with occasional overnight stays, so flexibility is essential. We are actively looking for someone who is based in and around London.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff to support development and enhance company performance.
• Conduct competency assessments as an Assessing Officer to ensure compliance with company authorisation standards.
• Perform pre‑commissioning and testing of 11kV & LV switchgear, including IR, continuity, and pressure testing.
• Liaise with DNO engineers for final connections, energisation of substations, and IDNO/DNO LV networks.
• Plan and execute DNO LV & HV ‘Self‑Connect’ activities and support fault location/repair.
• Install and test CT metering wiring in line with industry standards (COP3/COP5 & P283). Previous experience in the utility sector in a similar operational role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the utility sector in a similar operational role.
• Possess a sound knowledge of HV and LV distribution networks and the apparatus and cables used in construction, HNC or equivalent, level of qualification, with a good theoretical and working knowledge of 1ph and 3ph electrical systems at both LV and HV.
• Current or previous DNO/iDNO 11kV AP/SAP operational authorisation.
• A recognised supervisory Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SSSTS or IOSH).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays.
• Holiday buy scheme.
• Discretionary bonus.
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service).
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary).
• Refer a friend incentive.
• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Car allowance.
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period.