Senior Authorised Person

Senior Authorised Person - Essex

Ready for your next challenge in power distribution?

We're looking for an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join our electrical infrastructure delivery team, helping to deliver critical network investment projects across the electricity distribution network.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical professional with 11kV+ authorisations, ideally gained within a DNO environment, although candidates from private networks, utilities, industrial power, generation, rail, airports, defence, or large-scale electrical infrastructure may also be considered for development pathways.

What you'll be doing

• Planning and delivering network switching and outages
• Issuing safety documents and managing site safety
• Commissioning electrical plant and protection systems
• Coordinating contractors and internal teams on live network projects
• Supporting the successful delivery of capital investment programmes
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards
• Building strong relationships with operational teams, planners and stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Senior Authorised Person or Authorised Person experience at 11kV or above working in a DNO environment
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks
• Experience managing outages, switching operations and electrical safety
• Ability to read and interpret operational drawings and network diagrams
• ONC, HNC or equivalent electrical qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Why join us?

You'll be joining an organisation investing heavily in its network and people, with a strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure projects and genuine opportunities for career progression. Whether you're looking to build your expertise in capital delivery, move into project leadership, or further develop your operational authorisations, you'll be supported every step of the way.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, industry-leading training, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and the security of a long-term career with one of the UK's leading electricity networks.

Interested?

If you're an experienced electrical SAP looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and send your CV to