Senior Authorised Person

Freedom; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Personal development programme

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Authorised Engineer / Senior Authorised Person authorised up to 11kV. The role involves providing SAP services, primarily covering ground-mounted 11kV plant. Candidates should have experience with DNO networks and hold the necessary authorisations. The company offers a competitive salary, car allowance, pension contributions, and various flexible benefits, ensuring a great work-life balance and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Authorised as an 11kV SAP, with experience on Secondary Switchgear changes.
• Full UK Driving Licence is mandatory.
• Desire for additional qualifications like Asbestos UKARTA course.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Desirable: Asbestos UKARTA; Confined Spaces training.

Responsibilities

• Provide SAP services on ground-mounted 11kV plant.
• Conduct changes on Transformers and RMUs.
• Cover geographical areas in North West England.

Skills

Experience of providing SAP services on electrical networks

Previous experience on DNO networks

Driving Licence

Authorised as an 11kV SAP

Confined Spaces training

Asbestos UKARTA course

Education

11kV SAP authorisation

Full UK Driving Licence

Asbestos UKARTA

Confined Spaces training

Job description

Senior Authorised Person

Freedom are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Engineer / Senior Authorised Person, authorised up to 11kV.

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

North West

The main purpose of the role is to provide SAP services on our framework contracts changing ground‑mounted 11kV plant and underground cables across ENW and SPEN DNO areas. This is a great 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, ideally Electricity North West.
• Authorised as an 11kV SAP
• Full UK Driving Licence - Required
• Asbestos UKARTA course - Desirable
• Confined Spaces - Desirable

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• 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 wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to 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.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology, Construction