Senior Authorised Person
Who are we?
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
About the job
As a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you will hold a critical role in ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems within the organisation.
You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical switching operations, as well as providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
At OCU, safety isn't just a policy — it's one of the core values that drives everything we do. As a Senior Authorised Person, you'll play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to safety by ensuring that every project delivered reflects our dedication to creating secure, responsible, and sustainable solutions for our clients and our people.
We believe growth is earned through delivery—by consistently exceeding expectations, driving innovation, and creating value for our clients. As our new Senior Authorised Person, you’ll be at the heart of that mission, leading and overseeing the planning, coordination and excecution of multiple projects that fuel our expansion and deepen our impact.
What you will bring:
- Qualified Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with extensive experience in high voltage electrical systems operation and maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations, standards, and best practices, with a focus on high voltage switching operations and electrical safety rules.
- Proven experience in planning, coordinating, and executing electrical switching operations for high voltage equipment, including substations, switchgear, and transformers.
- Technical expertise in high voltage electrical systems, equipment, and protective devices, with the ability to troubleshoot electrical faults and anomalies and implement corrective actions.
- Relevant qualifications in electrical engineering or a related field, with additional certifications such as HV Authorised Person (HVAP), HV Switching Operations, or HV Safety Rules is essential.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and make sound judgments in high-pressure situations.
What does life look like at OCU?
At OCU, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, community volunteering days, and ongoing personal development and training, because we believe in striving to be better everyday.
We have an open door culture, and promote open communication, transparency and inclusiveness, creating a truly collaborative and productive work environment.
Joining OCU means you will have a voice, the opportunity to make a positive impacts and changes, whilst delivering to grow as we grow. There has never been a more exciting time to join us!
What happens next?
If the above sounds like you, then please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits and some more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a real simple interview process.
- Our first stage consists of a video call with our hiring manager - An opportunity for you both to find out more about each other.
- An in person meeting to see where you will be working.
That's it! Your bright future with us begins.
- Division
- OCU Utilities
- Locations
- Shinfield
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Shinfield
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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