LV/HV Appointed Person/Senior Appointed Person

LV/HV Authorised Personnel SSE/SSEN Frameworks

Location: South of England
Engagement: Contract or Permanent
Sector: Utilities DNO (SSE/SSEN Frameworks)
Salary: Competitive Salary/Day Rates

We are recruiting experienced LV/HV Authorised Personnel to support electricity network operations and infrastructure projects across the South of England.

Opportunities are available for:

Senior Authorised Persons (SAP) CAT 4
Authorised Persons (AP) CAT 3
LV/11kV Delivery Engineers

Mandatory Requirement

Only candidates with current or previous SSEN/SSE authorisations will be considered.

Applications must clearly show:

Network Operator authorisation (SSEN/SSE or equivalent UK DNO)
Authorisation level (CAT 3/CAT 4/SAP/AP)
Voltage level authorised (11kV/33kV etc.)
Scope of authorisation including switching, isolations, permits, earthing control, and safety documentation where applicable

Candidates without formal DNO authorisation cannot be considered.

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) CAT 4

Responsibilities

Plan and execute HV/LV switching operations
Control isolations and earthing arrangements
Issue and cancel PTWs, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access
Interface with Network Control Engineers
Lead operational teams during planned works and fault response
Compliance with SSEN Operational Safety Rules and Safe Systems of Work

Requirements

Current or previous SSEN/SSE CAT 4 SAP Authorisation
Minimum 11kV SAP Authorisation
Strong UK DNO operational experience
HV/LV switching and fault management experience
Full UK Driving Licence

Authorised Person (AP) CAT 3

Responsibilities

Carry out HV/LV switching and isolation activities
Prepare and manage safety documentation
Support planned outages and restoration activities
Coordinate with SAPs and Network Control
Ensure compliance with SSEN Operational Safety Rules

Requirements

Current or previous SSEN/SSE CAT 3 AP Authorisation
Experience within UK DNO environments
HV/LV switching experience
Strong understanding of operational safety procedures
Full UK Driving Licence

LV/11kV Delivery Engineer

Responsibilities

Deliver LV/HV capital works and switchgear maintenance
Support planned works and fault response activities
Carry out LV/HV switching operations
Manage contractors and site teams
Mentor junior operational staff
Ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to required standards

Requirements

LV Authorisation including LV Fault Management
Minimum 11kV SAP Authorisation
Experience in LV/HV fault management
Overhead and underground network experience up to 11kV
Strong knowledge of utility industry procedures
Full UK Driving Licence

Why Apply?

Long-term contract and permanent opportunities
Work on critical electricity infrastructure projects
Competitive salary or day rates
Opportunities across established SSEN/SSE frameworks

Apply

If you hold current or previous SSEN/SSE authorisations and are looking for your next opportunity within the utilities sector, we would like to hear from you.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.