Kelsey Nineham

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a growing servicing company in the power 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.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will:

• Plan and oversee power outages related to electrical maintenance and vegetation management.

• Apply and remove safety measures, including earths, backfeeds, and generation connections.

• Lead and manage the electrical provision team, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulations.

• Support the delivery of power outage programmes while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor budgets associated with electrical works, ensuring cost-effective operations.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• UKPN Senior Authorised Person status up to 11KV overhead lines. 

• HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Applications from other DNOs will be considered, strictly no IDNOs. 
• Underground and field control certification highly desirable. 

• Full UK Driving Licence.

The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who is:

• Highly safety-conscious with a meticulous approach to compliance.

• A strong leader with experience managing teams and subcontractors.

• Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under operational constraints.

• Organised and efficient in planning and executing power outages.

• Competitive and flexible salary and benefits package.

• 23 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays.

• Annual bonus scheme and share options.

• Robust pension scheme.

• Private healthcare options, including online GP access.

• National gym membership discounts.

• Employee recognition programmes and volunteering days.