Senior Authorised Person EPN DCD

82868 - Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

This Senior Authorised Person (SAP) will report to the Senior Project Manager and will work within Network Operations, Distribution Capital Delivery based in our Kings Lynn, Peterborough, Norwich, and Bury St Edmunds offices. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £56,576 - £84,160 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 6th September 2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose:

The role of the Senior Authorised Person in the Distribution Capital Delivery team is to help complete projects. The support will be in the operational delivery of planned network switching and outages to deliver project and programmes.

The Senior Authorised Person in the Distribution Capital Delivery team also has to ensure that all projects are undertaken. The Senior Authorised Person must promote the UK Power Networks Stay Safe Currencies and work toward zero lost time injuries.

The Senior Authorised Person is responsible for planning and delivery of network outages, issuing of safety documents, commissioning of plant and protection systems associated with works. Manage safety on site and coordination of works involving both direct staff and contractors.

The role also includes liaison with Asset Management, Distribution Planning, Network Outage Planning, Control & Dispatch, Area Managers, Field Managers and Work Planners.

Dimensions:

The Distribution Capital Delivery team delivers the RIIO-ED2 settlement through the Asset Portfolio Plan for the three licence areas, with a team based in each region. As part of this team the Project Manager will deliver a portfolio of projects spread across several areas within the Asset Portfolio Plan and activities related to delivering the Asset Portfolio Plan at a distribution level. The value of the portfolio will vary depending on the content. It will be in the order of £2m - £10m per annum. The portfolio will consist of many low/medium value projects, plus a few large value schemes circa £300k. The portfolio will include the management and assurance of contractors including Networks term contractors and framework contractors engaged for specific activities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provision of Senior Authorisation Person services to help complete projects.
• Assist the Project Managers to ensure that projects are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers.
• Undertake construction assurance through site safety audits on quality of work, technical competencies, adherence to specifications, compliance with testing and commissioning procedures and safety and environmental procedures.
• Ensure that the required project completion data is compliant with policy and submitted within specified timescales for processing.
• Produce delivery plans and ensure provision of direct/contract resources, materials and services to ensure that project programmes are maintained.
• Communicate with important partners such as Distribution Planning, Control, Customer Operations, Procurement and Contract management.
• Ensure that all work is carried out to provide very high levels of Customer Service e.g. minimise CI's and CML's.
• Ensure that all workers engaged in the projects/portfolio of projects are aware of all safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage the planning and delivery of network switching and outages to deliver DCD projects.
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities associated with projects or areas of work.
• Represent UK Power Networks at meetings with customers and contractors.
• Manage the resources on site including direct and contractor resources for delivering the works.
• Manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person / Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules at 11kV or above.
• Ability to read and use operational drawing and control systems.
• We require a ONC or equivalent qualification.
• Construction Skills - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
• Experience working with the CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes
• NRSWA Supervisors Course (Units 1,10,11)
• Current valid driving licence
• Good organisational and communication skills

Desired:

• A safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely
• Experience working with the CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, word and access) and project management techniques would be an advantage.
• A working knowledge of SAP including (Project Management, Works management, Finance and
• Asset Management modules) or experience with a similar Enterprise
• Management IT system would also be advantageous.
• Experience working on electrical distribution networks

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

If in doubt ask!

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you meet the essential criteria and believe your skills, experience or transferable strengths could make you a great fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.