Senior Authorised Person

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to join its Essex-based electrical infrastructure delivery team. You will lead switching, outages, and safety compliance on critical network projects across the distribution network.

Candidates should hold 11kV+ authorisations, have DNO experience or related sectors, and bring strong communication and planning skills. A pathway for development may be available for broader electrical roles.

Qualifications

• Has 11kV or higher SAP/AP experience in a DNO environment.
• Experience reading drawings and network diagrams.
• Strong safety and environmental standards understanding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver network switching and outages.
• Issue safety documents and manage site safety.
• Commission electrical plant and protection systems.
• Coordinate contractors and internal teams on live projects.
• Support delivery of capital investment programmes.

Skills

11kV authorisation

Outages management

Electrical safety

Stakeholder comms

Education

Electrical qualification (ONC/HNC)

Job description

Senior Authorised Person - Essex

Ready for your next challenge in power distribution?

We're looking for an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join our electrical infrastructure delivery team, helping to deliver critical network investment projects across the electricity distribution network.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical professional with 11kV+ authorisations, ideally gained within a DNO environment, although candidates from private networks, utilities, industrial power, generation, rail, airports, defence, or large-scale electrical infrastructure may also be considered for development pathways.

What you'll be doing

• Planning and delivering network switching and outages
• Issuing safety documents and managing site safety
• Commissioning electrical plant and protection systems
• Coordinating contractors and internal teams on live network projects
• Supporting the successful delivery of capital investment programmes
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards
• Building strong relationships with operational teams, planners and stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Senior Authorised Person or Authorised Person experience at 11kV or above working in a DNO environment
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks
• Experience managing outages, switching operations and electrical safety
• Ability to read and interpret operational drawings and network diagrams
• ONC, HNC or equivalent electrical qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Why join us?

You'll be joining an organisation investing heavily in its network and people, with a strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure projects and genuine opportunities for career progression. Whether you're looking to build your expertise in capital delivery, move into project leadership, or further develop your operational authorisations, you'll be supported every step of the way.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, industry-leading training, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and the security of a long-term career with one of the UK's leading electricity networks.

Interested?

If you're an experienced electrical SAP looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.