LV Appointed Person
Urban Connect
· posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£320 – £600 a day
Job type
full time
Category
Construction
LV/HV Authorised Personnel – SSE / SSEN Frameworks
Location: South of England
Engagement: Contract or Permanent
Sector: Utilities – DNO (SSE / SSEN Frameworks)
Salary: Competitive Salary / Day Rates
We are recruiting experienced LV Authorised Personnel to support electricity network operations and infrastructure projects across the South of England.
Opportunities are available for:
Senior Authorised Persons (SAP) – CAT 4
Authorised Persons (AP) – CAT 3
LV / 11kV Delivery Engineers
Mandatory Requirement
Candidates with current or previous SSEN / SSE authorisations are preferential.
Applications must clearly show:
Network Operator authorisation (SSEN / SSE or equivalent UK DNO)
Authorisation level (CAT 3 / CAT 4 / SAP / AP)
Voltage level authorised (11kV / 33kV etc.)
Scope of authorisation including switching, isolations, permits, earthing control, and safety documentation where applicable
Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – CAT 4
Responsibilities
Plan and execute HV/LV switching operations
Control isolations and earthing arrangements
Issue and cancel PTWs, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access
Interface with Network Control Engineers
Lead operational teams during planned works and fault response
Compliance with SSEN Operational Safety Rules and Safe Systems of Work
Requirements
Current or previous SSEN / SSE CAT 4 SAP Authorisation
Minimum 11kV SAP Authorisation
Strong UK DNO operational experience
HV/LV switching and fault management experience
Full UK Driving Licence
Authorised Person (AP) – CAT 3
Responsibilities
Carry out HV/LV switching and isolation activities
Prepare and manage safety documentation
Support planned outages and restoration activities
Coordinate with SAPs and Network Control
Ensure compliance with SSEN Operational Safety Rules
Requirements
Current or previous SSEN / SSE CAT 3 AP Authorisation
Experience within UK DNO environments
HV/LV switching experience
Strong understanding of operational safety procedures
Full UK Driving Licence
Why Apply?
Long-term contract and permanent opportunities
Work on critical electricity infrastructure projects
Competitive salary or day rates
Opportunities across established SSEN/SSE frameworks
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