Senior Authorised Person

Ground Control; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (11kV) to lead electrical shutdowns for tree-cutting operations across the South East. The role involves planning outages, overseeing a team of subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have SAP status, an HNC in Electrical Engineering, and strong leadership skills. The position offers flexible working options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Free gym memberships

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status with DNO regulations.
• Strong understanding of SSe safety rules and processes.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tree-cutting power outages.
• Oversee application of earths and back feeds.
• Ensure safety and compliance in electrical provision.

Skills

Proactive problem-solver

Excellent planning

Decision-making skills

Understanding of shutdown processes

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - 11kV SSE

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Location: Covering Hampshire, Dorset, East or West Sussex (nationwide applicants welcome)

Contract Type: Permanent preferred, Contractor day rates also considered

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week (site-based outages + home-based planning & admin)

Join Ground Control as our Lead SAP for Tree-Cutting Electrical Provision

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (11kV) to take a leading role in managing and delivering electrical shutdowns that support safe and efficient tree-cutting operations across our SSe region.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will be the technical lead for our electrical provision, delivering your own outages while overseeing a small team of subcontract SAPs. You’ll play a key part in ensuring safe, high-quality, and compliant delivery of all power isolation activities up to 11kV.

If you’re looking for autonomy, stability, and the opportunity to shape and lead an expanding programme of work, this is the ideal next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver your own tree-cutting power outages and oversee those completed by subcontract SAPs.
• Apply, remove, and supervise the application of earths, back feeds, and generation where required.
• Lead the electrical provision team, ensuring all outages are completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
• Support delivery of the wider tree-cutting outage programme across the region.
• Manage and monitor budgets relating to the electrical provision.
• Champion safety, compliance, and operational excellence at every stage.

What We’re Looking For

• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with Field Control under SSe Safety Rules, or SAP status with another DNO (training package available to transition to SSe approval within 3 months).
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of Sse (or other DNO) shutdown processes, rules, and regulations.
• A proactive problem-solver with excellent planning, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

At Ground Control we can offer a long‑term, stable programme of work across multiple counties with the flexibility to work from home for planning and admin. You’ll have the opportunity to lead, shape, and grow your own electrical provision team.

Day‑rate contractor options are available for the right candidate.

If you're an experienced SAP looking for a leadership role with real autonomy and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team where safety, quality, and professionalism come first.

Why join us

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

• 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
• Robust pension scheme
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• 2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.