Senior Authorised Person

Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing organisation leading the rollout of Electric Vehicle infrastructure and low-carbon energy projects across the UK to recruit a Senior Authorised Person. The client has headquarters in Swindon but will be field-based.

The strategically important Senior Authorised Person comes with a salary of up to 55,000 (OT 75,000), enhanced pension contributions, and private medical benefits.

If you're a Senior Authorised Person with a passion for working on high-profile low-carbon projects and ensuring safety and operational excellence, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:

• Oversee the operational delivery of HV and LV installations for major EV, renewables, and industrial and commercial (I&C) projects.
• Manage and supervise all site personnel working on HV and LV networks.
• Ensure electricity networks are installed safely, professionally, and to a high standard, following company safe working practices.
• Assist in the testing and commissioning of HV/LV distribution systems.
• Plan and coordinate projects and fault response callouts.
• Train and develop junior team members to progress as LV or HV Authorised Persons (APs).
• Conduct audits, produce reports, and manage project budgets to ensure team efficiency.
• Act as a Standby Engineer for the organisation's extensive O&M portfolio, encompassing over 2,000 sites nationwide.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Authorisation to work on networks up to 33kV (extensive 11kV experience will also be considered), including permit-to-work certifications.
• Proven track record of undertaking site-specific risk assessments, creating RAMS, and issuing/cancelling safety documents.
• Competence in network operations under instruction from Network Control Engineers.
• Familiarity with local network anomalies and ensuring correct phase rotation.
• Experience using productivity and collaboration software such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Full UK driving licence (maximum of 3 points).
• CSCS card (or affiliated scheme).

Personal skills

The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about safety and operational excellence.
• A strong leader, capable of managing and mentoring teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and proactive in responding to operational challenges.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Authorised Person role

• A salary up to 55,000 per annum with an OTE of circa 75,000.
• Door to Door pay.
• Company vehicle + Fuel card provided.
• 10% pension (5% matched).
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Private medical for you and your family.
• Cashback/ discount schemes at high street retailers.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.