Senior Authorised Person (132kV)
Freedom
High‑voltage switching and safety oversight on 132kV distribution network projects.
22 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Security Systems
Underground Cabling
Aerial Surveying
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
outage planning
hv testing
network isolation
project documentation
risk assessment
permit issuance
- Plan outages and produce switching programmes and liaise with System Control.
- Identify and release apparatus to be worked on by issue of Safety Documents and Permits to Work.
- Develop and mentor trainees.
- Ensure Risk Assessments are carried out at all stages of a project (design, planning, generic and Daily On Site) in accordance with Freedom standard on Risk Assessment.
- Liaise with appropriate people to ensure the smooth running of projects, e.g. site managers and supervisors, subcontractors, clients, customers, landowners, suppliers and colleagues.
- Ensure that employees on site conform to Freedom’s SHE policy and issued safety instructions.
- Carry out high voltage testing and fault location
- Facilitate a safe working environment during high voltage working.
- Implement Freedom’s, and customers, safety rules, instructions, standing orders and procedures.
- Make dead, isolate and earth high voltage electrical networks.
- Reenergise the network on completion.
- Prepare files for projects in accordance with Freedom policy and in Compliance with the CDM Regulations where required.
- Liaise with employees and control centres to organise shutdowns and Permits to Work.
- Complete records in an accurate and timely manner. E.g. as builts, work record sheets.
- Take overview of work activities to be completed, and plan accordingly for effective and timely completion of work.
- Ensure that all statutory records, certificates, licenses, notifications and notices are in place.
- Proactively support a safety culture
What you bring
electrical degree
it skills
sap authorisation
sap duties
communication
ukpn network
- A HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (and/or time served)
- Excellent I.T. Skills.
- Current/Recent SAP authorisation on the UKPN network at 11kV - 132kV
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at various levels with strong interpersonal skills
- Background of SAP duties on an 11kV - 132kV network
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
- Personal development programme
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
- Company commercial vehicle
- Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
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Company
Overview
- Delivers a wide range of engineering, environmental, and technical services to support critical infrastructure needs.
- A trusted partner in the UK infrastructure sector, known for handling complex and high-profile projects.
- Works across key sectors including energy, utilities, transport, and water resources, ensuring lasting impact.
- Combines innovation with experience to provide tailored solutions for both public and private clients.
- Recent projects include large-scale transport networks, sustainable energy infrastructure, and significant water management solutions.
- Committed to quality, providing critical services where they are most needed for businesses and government entities.
Over 6k Tonnes
Carbon Emissions Reduced
Achieved a reduction of over 6,000 tonnes of carbon emissions compared to the 2019 baseline.
50% Carbon Reduction
Target by 2025
Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 50% across multiple centers by 2025.
50% Renewable Energy
Leisure Centres by 2027
Targeting at least 50% of leisure centers to have on-site renewable energy by 2027.
- Achieved zero waste to landfill at all sites by 2022
- Maintained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditation since 2024
- Reached net zero at support office and first leisure centre by 2024
- Committed to achieving net zero across all operations by 2030
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