From £70,800 /yr
1d ago
From £70,800 /yr
1d ago
Job description
Job: Senior Authorised Person
Location: East Anglia Offshore Windfarms, Lowestoft, NR32 1XH
Salary: Up to £68,959, plus £6,895.90 shift allowance, 10% annual bonus and single person healthcare
Permanent
Working Pattern: A mixture of onshore and offshore working across the East Anglia Offshore Windfarms, with offshore deployment via CTV and SOV depending on operational requirements.
The role will operate on a back-to-back rotational basis, with the specific working pattern open for discussion and agreement. This could include arrangements such as 4 days on / 4 days off, 1 week on / 1 week off, or 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, subject to operational requirements.
When deployed on an SOV, employees will be eligible for an additional £100 per night SOV payment, with overtime payable for work undertaken during off-shift periods.
What you'll be doing
Leading and implementing ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) safety culture and values, maximising Offshore H&S performance through strict adherence to and application of IBRO HVSRs, you will gain Senior Authorised Person authorisation up to 220KV under the IBRO ESRs.
Ensuring optimum availability of the site through effective outage planning and management which minimises the duration of any outages, you will be required to manage the authorisation process of Competent Persons under the IBR HVSRs whilst performing the role of SAP at voltages between 66kV and 220 kV (future projects could extend to 400kV).
Ensuring that local management instructions, relevant codes of practice and the HVSRs are implemented, you will be required to prepare switching schedules for maintenance tasks, installation work, fault location and repair where required whilst keeping records on daily activities and performance of Subcontractors.
Organising and executing HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on HV networks up to 220kV (future projects could extend to 400kV), you will perform site risk assessments, review third party Contractor risk assessments and method statements, ensuring these are comprehensive and fulfil necessary requirements.
Supervising and monitoring the performance of equipment OEM's and other Contractors for electrical maintenance equipment, you will also be required to prepare periodic maintenance reports of serviced assets to highlight performance trends, identifying issues and making recommendations on corrective actions and support the Deputy Site Manager in the management of electrical equipment service and maintenance Contractors.
What you'll bring
As Senior Authorised Person (SAP) under safety rules of a DNO/NGET/Power Generating company or equivalent, you will possess experience in HV Electrical Maintenance from the Offshore Wind industry or an industry with similar operational and safety challenges.
Experienced SAP / AP 33kV, you will have practical experience of asset management of industrial HV and LV systems, including resource planning and maintenance project delivery.
With a working knowledge of SCADA systems, you will also possess a willingness to work at heights and work Offshore with a good level of physical fitness.
Travelling within the UK and Europe on occasion, necessitating overnight stays, you will have the ability to transit Offshore via marine transfer without suffering from sea/travel sickness and possess a flexible approach to working hours in order to ensure the delivery of planned and unplanned activities. Additionally, you will be able to attend site out with normal working hours to respond to any emergency situations.
Whats in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.
That's why our benefits include:
-36 days annual leave
-Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Schemes
-Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
-Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
-Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
-Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
-Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
-Life Assurance (4x salary)
-Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
-Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Pay & benefits
Up to £68,959 /yr
+ 10% annual bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Equity
Paid time off
Wellbeing
Commuter benefits
About this role
Experience
Experienced Senior Authorised Person / AP with 33kV experience and HV electrical maintenance experience.
About Scottish Power
Company Overview
ScottishPower Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iberdrola
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
1990
Approximately 5,000 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures for 2023 are not disclosed, but Iberdrola has committed £24 billion in UK investments by 2028, including through ScottishPower (source: energyadvicehub.org).
What They Do
ScottishPower is a vertically integrated energy company that operates as the distribution network operator for Central and Southern Scotland, Merseyside, North Wales, and parts of Cheshire and Shropshire. The company supplies electricity and gas to homes and businesses across the United Kingdom and generates power for the grid (source: wikipedia.org). Its core technology focus includes wind energy, solar power, grid upgrades, battery storage, and low-carbon hydrogen, having transitioned to generating 100% green electricity by divesting its coal and gas assets (source: wikipedia.org). ScottishPower's product offerings encompass renewable generation from 38 onshore wind farms and over 40 operational sites producing more than 3 GW of total capacity, alongside services like smart grids, EV charging, heat pumps, and solar solutions for businesses (source: scottishpower.co.uk). The company targets UK residential customers, commercial businesses, and wholesale energy trading, leveraging its position as part of Iberdrola, a world leader in wind energy (source: energybrokers.co.uk).
Projects & Track Record
ScottishPower has completed several notable projects, including the Whitelee onshore wind farm, which is Europe's largest at 539 MW, featuring 215 turbines and a 50 MW battery (source: wikipedia.org). The company also repowered Scotland's first commercial wind farm, Hagshaw Hill, which was brought back online in November 2025 to increase output and community benefits (source: scottishpowerrenewables.com). Ongoing major projects include the East Anglia ONE and East Anglia THREE offshore wind farms, as well as the Wikinger offshore project in the German Baltic Sea (source: cisco.com). ScottishPower Renewables manages Iberdrola's UK portfolio, which exceeds 2,000 MW from 40 wind farms, with plans for further solar and hydrogen expansion (source: windenergyireland.com).
Recent Developments
In recent years, ScottishPower secured £1.35 billion for seven grid upgrades, including subsea cables and substations, to enhance the transport of Scottish wind power southward (source: energyadvicehub.org). Iberdrola announced a significant £24 billion investment in the UK by 2028, focusing on renewables and grid resilience (source: energyadvicehub.org). Additionally, ScottishPower Renewables is set to invest nearly £3 billion in offshore and onshore wind and solar projects from 2023 to 2025 (source: cisco.com). In the hydrogen sector, Iberdrola launched a unit in September 2023, targeting 600 MW by 2025 and 5 GW by 2030, with ScottishPower's Green Hydrogen for Scotland project featuring a 10 MW electrolyser (source: energybrokers.co.uk).
Working There
ScottishPower offers a variety of roles across renewables development and operations, energy networks, generation, and support functions such as energy management and IT/security (source: scottishpowerrenewables.com). The company primarily hires at its Glasgow headquarters, with operations linked to UK-wide wind farms and offshore sites in East Anglia and the Southern North Sea (source: windenergyireland.com). Company culture emphasizes innovation in renewables and community engagement, as evidenced by initiatives like the MachairWind feedback phase and partnerships with local organizations (source: scottishpower.co.uk). While specific benefits are not detailed, the firm invests heavily in green initiatives and supports employee-driven net-zero transitions for business clients (source: scottishpower.com).
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