Senior Authorised Person (SAP) 33kv

Senior Authorised Person 33kV SSe

Location: This role covers a region across Oxford Andover Salisbury and Yeovil but we would consider applicants nationwide.

Salary: Competitive plus vehicle

Contract Type: permanent preferred

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday outages on site admin and planning from home

We are looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) 33kV to lead and manage the tree cutting electrical provision team within Ground Controls operational area with SSE. As the lead the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering their own tree cutting related power outages as well as being the lead on all other tree cutting outages carried out by a small team of subcontractor SAPs.

What youll do:

The successful candidate will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety environment quality operational excellence and always drive to provide the best value to Ground Control and its Clients. This role is based on up to 33kV work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficient and comprehensive planning and delivery of all individual as well as team assigned tree cutting power outages.

• Apply/Remove/Oversee the application of earths back feeds and generation when required.

• Support and drive the delivery of the overall tree cutting power outage programme.

• Lead and manage the electrical provision team to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time and budget and in line with contractual commitments to time cost and quality.

• Assist in the management of budgets relating to the electrical provision.

What youll get:

We offer a long-term stable programme of work across multiple counties with the flexibility to work from home for planning and admin. Youll have the opportunity to lead shape and grow your own electrical provision team as well as gaining real autonomy and impact.

What were looking for:

• Senior Authorised Person with Field Control as defined by the SSE or any other DNO approval. SSE approval is highly preferable however we can consider a training package to achieve SSE approval over 3 months if your current approval is from a different DNO.

• Educated to HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks electrical shutdown provision processes rules and regulations or any other DNO

• Ability to identify problems understand key issues and investigate alternatives.

• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear supportive and straightforwardso you always know whats coming next.

• Application review: Once you apply our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role

• Optional video: Youll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personalitythis is completely optional

• Intro call: If youre a good match well invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you

• First interview: If selected youll then take part in an interview either on Teams or in person depending on the role

• Next steps: For some roles there may be a technical assessment and a second-stage interview either on teams or in person.

Well keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Performancelinked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels.