SSE Senior Authorised Person

Ground Control; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for 11–33kV to lead its tree cutting electrical provision team across the SSE network. The role combines field outages with strategic planning, ensuring safety, compliance and value for clients.

You will head a small team of SAPs and subcontractors, own outage delivery, and contribute to budgets and programme delivery from a hybrid home/field base in the UK.

Qualifications

• Current SSE SAP authorisation with Field Control (11–33kV) required.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Broad understanding of UK Power Networks shutdown provision processes.
• Full UK Driving Licence held.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tree cutting outages for the electrical provision.
• Lead and manage the electrical provision team and subcontractors.
• Ensure work meets safety, environment, quality and schedule.
• Assist in budget management for electrical provision.

Skills

SAP authorisation

Electrical engineering understanding

Driving licence

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Authorised Person, 11 - 33kV –SSe

Location: This role covers a region across Oxford, Andover, Salisbury and Yeovil but we would consider applicants nationwide.

Salary: Competitive plus vehicle

Contract Type: permanent preferred

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday – outages on site, admin and planning from home

We are looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), 11 - 33kV to lead and manage the tree cutting electrical provision team within Ground Control’s operational area with SSE. As the lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering their own tree cutting related power outages, as well as being the lead on all other tree cutting outages carried out by a small team of subcontractor SAP’s.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, operational excellence and always drive to provide the best value to Ground Control and its Clients. This role is based from 11- 33kV work.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient and comprehensive planning and delivery of all individual as well as team assigned tree cutting power outages.
• Apply/Remove/Oversee the application of earths, back feeds and generation when required.
• Support and drive the delivery of the overall tree cutting power outage programme.
• Lead and manage the electrical provision team to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time and budget and in line with contractual commitments to time, cost and quality.
• Assist in the management of budgets relating to the electrical provision.

What you’ll get

We 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 as well as gaining real autonomy and impact.

What we’re looking for

• Current SSE Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation with Field Control (11–33kV) is essential. Due to the nature of the role, we are unable to consider candidates who do not already hold current SSE authorisation.
• Educated to HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks electrical shutdown provision processes, rules and regulations or any other DNO
• Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.