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Senior Authorised Person (11kv to 132kv)
Our Role
As a Senior Authorised Person, you will oversee all electrical works on schemes, including the testing and commissioning of Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical equipment, on both maintenance and construction projects. You will also make sure everyone works to UKPNs distribution safety rules and Health and Safety procedures.
We have secured a 5 year contract with UK Power Networks, providing support across their ED2 Distribution Network Programme. We will be providing services across all distribution assets, including overhead lines, underground cabling and substations on LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks. From the 1st April 2023, our teams will be working across the southwest Chilterns, Borehamwood and the Bedford/Cambridge area.
To apply for the role of senior authorised person, you must be trained and experienced as a site engineer (authorised person) for switching and managing work on Low Voltage and High Voltage networks. You will also require the following:
Experience working with Low voltage and High voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment.
Experience working on construction, maintenance and fault investigation projects.
Understanding of underground and overhead electrical systems
A minimum of a Higher National Certificate, equivalent qualification or an electrical Senior Authorised Person authorisation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good numerical skills to manage internal and external relationships.
Qualifications/Skills Required
Experience of working on an Overhead Lines, Underground Cabling and/or Substations contract previously
Hold a valid EUSR or CSCS Card
Hold a valid First Aid Qualification
DNO operational authorisation (UKPN)
Clean Driving Licence
Network Plus at a Glance
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UKs major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater
We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer
We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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Location
Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and as required by the contract.
