Senior Authorised Person

Freedom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Personal development programme

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to join their established team. This role involves providing SAP services on framework contracts and changing ground-mounted 11kV plant and underground cables across North West England. Ideal candidates will have experience with DNO networks, be authorised as 11kV SAP, and possess a full UK driving licence. The position offers a range of benefits including a car allowance and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing SAP duties on infrastructure.
• Authorised to work on 11kV networks, preferably with Electricity North West.
• Driving Licence is a must.
• Full UK Driving Licence – Required.
• Asbestos UKARTA course – Desirable.
• Confined Spaces – Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing SAP services on framework contracts.
• Changing ground-mounted 11kV plant and underground cables.
• Perform secondary switchgear changes on Transformers, RMU, 11kV panel boards and LV boards.

Skills

Experience of providing SAP duties

Knowledge of DNO networks

Authorised 11kV SAP

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

11kV SAP authorisation

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (Freedom)

Job Summary

Freedom are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Engineer / Senior Authorised Person, authorised up to 11kV. The role involves providing SAP services on our framework contracts, changing ground‑mounted 11kV plant and underground cables across ENW and SPEN DNO areas. This position offers an opportunity to join an established but growing team operating across the North West.

Key Deliverables

• Voltage levels required – 11kV and above.
• Geographical area to be covered – North West England.
• Type(s) of work – Secondary Switchgear changes working on Transformers, RMU, 11kV panel boards and LV boards.

What we're looking for

• Experience of providing the above duties.
• Previous experience of working on DNO networks, preferably Electricity North West.
• Authorised as an 11kV SAP.
• Full UK Driving Licence – Required.
• Asbestos UKARTA course – Desirable.
• Confined Spaces – Desirable.

Benefits

• Car/Car allowance.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• 25 days holiday.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well‑being.
• Flexible benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes).
• Personal development programme.

Next Steps

We’ll 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.