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