Operations - Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Avove Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to manage project interfaces and oversee safety documentation for HV networks. The successful candidate will have a background in electrical engineering and proven experience in a hands-on role as a Senior Authorised Person within a utility. The role offers a rewarding salary and flexible benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Company pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior Authorised Person in a hands-on capacity.
• Previous experience working with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).
• Experience with switching systems, procedures, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project interfaces including outage requests and safety documentation control.
• Liaise with departments to address client and customer issues.
• Attend necessary code refresher training.

Skills

Senior authorisation status up to and including 33kV

Proven track record as a Senior Authorised Person

Thorough understanding of working under a DNO’s control

Current authorisations with any UK DNO

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Operations - Senior Authorised Person (SAP) | Shropshire, UK

Posted Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 00:00

About the role

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise truly shapes the future—join us as a Senior Authorised Person on our Distribution Network Operator contract. Here, every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities, spanning both overhead line and underground cable environments. You\'ll be at the heart of electrical planning and switching, coordinating crucial outage requests, and overseeing the issue and cancellation of safety documentation. If you\'re ready to take charge and drive real impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage project interfaces, including outage requests, switching, earthing, and safety documentation control for HV networks.
• Act promptly on client and customer issues by liaising with relevant departments and ensuring clear communication throughout.
• Collaborate directly with clients to discuss outages, report network damage, address safety incidents, and attend necessary code refresher training.
• Promote equality, diversity, and human rights by fostering positive working relationships and upholding fair practices.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, organisational values, and maintain professional standards and effective self-organisation.
• Utilise technology responsibly, undertake additional duties as required, and contribute to the seamless operation of Avove Group.

About you

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Senior authorisation status up to and including 33kV
• Full UK driving licence
• Proven track record as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in a hands-on capacity within a recognised utility, HV power contractor, or client-side DNO/IDNO
• Thorough understanding of working under a DNO’s control and experience with switching systems, procedures, and processes
• Previous experience working with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)
• Current or recent (within the last 12 months) authorisations with any UK DNO

What’s in it for you

• We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn\'t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
• Company pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• Volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving to boost fundraising

About us

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.