Senior Authorised Person

Go Traffic Management Limited; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus seeks a Senior Authorised Person to oversee LV/HV switching and testing on maintenance and construction projects in the Lincoln area. You will ensure compliance with SSEN distribution safety rules and safety procedures, coordinating across teams to meet programme requirements.

The role requires experience as a site engineer with authorised person authority, strong communication and numerical skills, and valid EUSR/CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as site engineer (authorised person) for LV/HV switching and management.
• Experience on construction, maintenance and fault investigation projects.
• Understanding of underground and overhead electrical systems.
• Higher National Certificate or equivalent qualification or an electrical Senior Authorised Person authorisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good numerical skills.
• Experience on Overhead Lines, Underground Cabling and/or Substations contracts.
• Hold a valid EUSR or CSCS Card.
• Hold a valid First Aid Qualification.
• DNO operational authorisation (SSEN).
• Clean Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee switching and management of LV/HV electrical works on projects.
• Ensure compliance with SSEN distribution safety rules and Health and Safety procedures.
• Support Lincoln area across the ED2 Distribution Network Programme.

Skills

Authorised person experience

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Higher National Certificate or equivalent

Electrical Senior Authorised Person authorisation

Job description

Senior Authorised Person

Department: National Grid

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Lincoln

Description

As a Senior Authorised Person, you will oversee all electrical works on schemes, including the testing and commissioning of Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical equipment, on both maintenance and construction projects. You will also make sure everyone works to SSEN’s distribution safety rules and Health and Safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

We have secured a 4-year contract with SSEN, providing support across their ED2 Distribution Network Programme. We will be providing services across all distribution assets, including, underground cabling and substations on LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks. From the 1st May 2024, our teams will be working across the Lincoln area.

Experience and Qualifications

To apply for the role of senior authorised person, you must be trained and experienced as a site engineer (authorised person) for switching and managing work on Low Voltage and High Voltage networks. You will also require the following:

• Experience working with Low voltage and High voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment.
• Experience working on construction, maintenance and fault investigation projects.
• Understanding of underground and overhead electrical systems
• A minimum of a Higher National Certificate, equivalent qualification or an electrical Senior Authorised Person authorisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good numerical skills to manage internal and external relationships.
• Experience of working on an Overhead Lines, Underground Cabling and/or Substations contract previously
• Hold a valid EUSR or CSCS Card
• Hold a valid First Aid Qualification
• DNO operational authorisation (SSEN)
• Clean Driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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