Senior High-Voltage Authorised Person — Lead HV Projects

OCU; Shinfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to lead high-voltage switching operations and provide technical leadership across critical power infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on safety, operational excellence, and project delivery within live network environments.

You will mentor Authorised Persons and operational teams, driving best practice and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The position is permanent, full-time, site-based with regular travel across projects.

Qualifications

• Senior Authorised Person status (current or previous) within utility, DNO, ICP, IDNO or transmission environment.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining high-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations and switching procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-voltage switching operations in line with safety rules.
• Plan and coordinate network access, outages, and switching programmes.
• Authorise and oversee work on HV electrical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Senior Authorised Person

HV switching

Electrical safety

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

OCU is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to lead high-voltage switching operations and provide technical leadership across critical power infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on safety, operational excellence, and project delivery within live network environments.

You will mentor Authorised Persons and operational teams, driving best practice and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The position is permanent, full-time, site-based with regular travel across projects.