Ground Control
Senior Authorised Person
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Senior Authorised Person, 11 - 33kV
Location: This role covers a region across Oxford, Andover, Salisbury, and Yeovil, but we would consider applications nationwide.
Contract Type: Permanent preferred
Salary: Competitive plus vehicle
Working Hours:
- 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
- Site work for outages
- Admin and planning from home
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), responsible for leading and managing the tree cutting electrical provision team within Ground Control’s operational area with SSE. The ideal candidate will deliver their own tree cutting-related power outages and act as the lead for outages carried out by subcontractor SAPs under this role.
Key Responsibilities
Successfully completing work with the highest standards in terms of:
- Safety
- Environmental compliance
- Quality
- Operational excellence
- Value for Ground Control’s clients
Specific Duties:
- Efficient and effective planning and execution of individual and team-assigned tree cutting power outages
- Application, removal, and oversight of earths, back feeds, and generation when necessary
- Supporting the overall delivery of the tree cutting programme
- Leading and managing the team to meet:
- Deadlines
- Budgetary commitments
- Contractual obligations
- Aiding cost allocation for the electrical provision
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What You’ll Get
This role offers:
- A long-term, stable work programme across multiple counties
- Home working flexibility for planning and administration
- Autonomy and impact through team leadership growth
- Team leadership opportunities
- Competitive benefits package
What We’re Looking For
- Certification: Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with Field Control as defined by SSE or another DNO, with preference given to SSE-approved candidates.
- Alternative: A training programme to achieve SSE approval within 3 months if current approval is from another DNO can be considered.
- Qualifications: Ideal candidates hold an HNC-level qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience is accepted.
- Broader understanding of powers networks' electrical shutdown provision (UK) or comparable DNOs
- Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to:
- Identify issues
- Analyze key concerns
- Collaborate to explore alternatives
- Full UK Driver’s Licence (required)
Benefits
- Competitive salary, tailored to experience
- Performance-linked bonus opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Recognition & rewards schemes
- Private GP access, prioritising convenience
- Life insurance for peace of mind
- Subsidised gym membership
- Holiday buy scheme (additional paid leave)
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Our Commitment
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all are valued and empowered. True to our mission, we celebrate individuality and welcome candidates from every background and experience level.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are proud of our neutrality, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. This includes:
- Recognising discrimination protection under the Equality Act 2010
- Supporting disabled candidates and employees with the means to participate
- Maintaining a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We uphold core values of dignity, respect, and inclusion, enforcing a zero-tolerance stance on discriminatory conduct. Our commitment extends to continuous improvement through:
- Training initiatives
- Inclusive workplace policies
- Accountability at all levels of leadership
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