Senior Authorised Person

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the utilities sector is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to join their dynamic team in the South East of England. This role offers a competitive and flexible salary along with a robust benefits package, including a pension scheme and private healthcare options. The ideal candidate will possess UKPN authorisation up to 11kV and have a strong background in electrical engineering. You will be responsible for planning and managing power outages, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Share options

Robust pension scheme

Private healthcare options

National gym membership discounts

Employee recognition programmes

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• UKPN Senior Authorised Person status up to 11kV required.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee power outages related to electrical maintenance.
• Lead and manage the electrical provision team ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Compliance

Team Management

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Safety Measures

Field Control Certification

Job description

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a growing servicing company in the utilities sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for its operations across the South East of England, including Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire.
The Senior Authorised Person role comes with a competitive and flexible salary, pension, and additional benefits.
If you’re an experienced Senior Authorised Person with UKPN authorisation up to 11kV and are looking for a new opportunity, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Authorised Person role

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will:

1. Plan and oversee power outages related to electrical maintenance and vegetation management.
2. Apply and remove safety measures, including earths, backfeeds, and generation connections.
3. Lead and manage the electrical provision team, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulations.
4. Support the delivery of power outage programmes while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
5. Monitor budgets associated with electrical works, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. UKPN Senior Authorised Person status up to 11KV overhead lines.
2. HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
3. Applications from other DNOs will be considered, strictly no IDNOs.
4. Underground and field control certification highly desirable.
5. Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal skills

The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who is:

1. Highly safety-conscious with a meticulous approach to compliance.
2. A strong leader with experience managing teams and subcontractors.
3. Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under operational constraints.
4. Organised and efficient in planning and executing power outages.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Authorised Person role

1. Competitive and flexible salary and benefits package.
2. 23 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
3. Annual bonus scheme and share options.
4. Robust pension scheme.
5. Private healthcare options, including online GP access.
6. National gym membership discounts.
7. Employee recognition programmes and volunteering days.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.