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Senior Authorised Person

Hunter Philips Executive Search

The Role

Overview

Manage 11kV system safety, outage planning and vegetation work for SSEN South.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety compliance
  • outage planning
  • switching schedules
  • permit issuance
  • contractor coordination
  • document cancellation

Tasks

-Adhering to safety regulations ensuring supply, quality and continuity. -Project managing and planning the tree outages/cutting -Writing and then implementing switching schedules -Issue safety documents and permits -Planning outages and arranging works for Overhead linesmen and other contractors -Ensuring safety from the system -Cancellation of safety documents when works complete -Operate compliantly under the client’s safety rules

Requirements

  • electrical safety
  • 11kv
  • senior authorised
  • switching
  • driver license
  • ptw

What You Bring

I am looking for a 11kV Senior Authorised Person. You will be responsible for Safety from the System, outage planning and vegetation management. You must have current codes to switch on SSEN network and issue PTW. -Solid understanding of Electrical Safety -Authorisations up to 11kV as a Senior Authorised Person under SSEN -Switching up to and including 11kV -Must have full UK driver license and own vehicle

Benefits

-Monday – Friday (weekend work on a pre planned basis) -Day rate, outside IR35

The Company

About Hunter Philips Executive Search

-Led by industry veteran Philip Cottam, it draws on decades of experience in energy infrastructure search. -Specialises in placing executives across emerging energy sectors like battery storage, e‑fuels and solar PV. -Their clients span onshore and offshore wind, power grids and digital energy transformations. -Typical mandates include hiring heads of project development, procurement, asset management and engineering. -They blend deep technical networks with digital sourcing technologies and bespoke market mapping. -While small in size, their reach extends across Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. -Their focus on niche sectors has led to roles in novel areas like green hydrogen and grid interconnection.

Sector Specialisms

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Battery Storage

Energy Storage

Offshore Wind

Onshore Wind