Senior Authorised Person

UTM Consultants Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based energy consultancy is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to assist with electrical works management offshore. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in high-voltage systems and operational management, ensuring safety during commissioning and maintenance of electrical installations. Key qualifications include valid GWO and HUET certifications and a strong background in managing electrical safety on-site. This role involves participating in on-call rotations and working under various conditions.

Qualifications

• Several years of operational and commissioning experience in high-voltage systems.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with onshore substation systems.
• Valid GWO and HUET with CA-EBS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement client’s Electrical Safety Rules on site.
• Provide operational advice for high-voltage electrical installations.
• Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections and associated equipment.
• Ensure safety and integrity of electrical operational activities.
• Participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

High-voltage electrical installations

Commissioning experience

Operational management

Safety management

Communication skills

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

UTM Consultants are looking for a Senior Authorised Person to assist our client with planning, administration, management, preparation, and execution of electrical works, offshore United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Implement our client’s Electrical Safety Rules on site, including safe systems of work.
• Provide operational advice regarding high-voltage electrical installations for WTG, offshore substations, and HV submarine/onshore cables.
• Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations, and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment.
• Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security, and network integrity.
• Support proactive management, coordination, and communication to ensure effective project processes.
• Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities throughout the project construction stages.
• Take electrical operational responsibility for entire substations.
• Work in adverse or emergency conditions when required.
• Participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Complete required GWO and HUET training.
• Meet medical fitness requirements.

Requirements

• Appropriate electrical qualification aligned with authorization scope.
• Several years of operational and commissioning experience in high-voltage systems (offshore experience preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with onshore substation systems.
• Valid and up-to-date GWO and HUET with CA-EBS.