Job Description

Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is the specialist engineering arm of the Electricity North West Group. We deliver high and low voltage infrastructure services across the UK, operating independently from the regulated network business. Our expertise spans the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private electrical networks for commercial and industrial clients.


With a growing national footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, ENWCML plays a vital role in supporting the UK's energy transition and infrastructure resilience.


Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we're building smarter, greener electricity networks to help Britain growinvesting in a better future, faster.

A Fantastic Opportunity: SAP Senior Authorised Person

We are seeking a responsible Senior Authorised Person for our operation in Middlesbrough (3 days per week) and flexibility within the North East region of our operations the remaining 2 days per week. This will be site dependent based around ongoing works and hence we are seeking someone with that regional flexibility. For site you will have a sound working knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts, customer relationships and electrical safety, particularly being accountable for making the electricity network and working environment safe for our crafts people to carry out work, ensuring all operational staff and sub-contractors have the correct skills, competencies and authorisations to carry out allocated work.


As part of the operational team, the Senior Authorised Person will own all elements including testing and commissioning of high voltage and low voltage electrical maintenance and construction projects on private and distribution networks, in accordance with HSE legislation and Electricity North West safe working practices.


Accountable for all electrical safety, including on various complex network connections, carrying out a full risk assessment to provide a safe working environment in accordance with ENW CoP's, Distribution Safety Rules, CDM and HSE Legislation

Demonstrate compliance with customer contract obligations, manage sub-contractor commercial terms whilst at all times promoting a culture of excellent customer service within the operations team and providing an excellent service to our Customers

Deliver on time, to budget, maximising profit wherever possible ensuring compliance and commercial obligations

Be the key point of contact for the Customer, providing a high level of expert, technical advice and options, planning for both current and future potential projects

Perform Out of Area stand-by duties if required, for fault response and restoration activities

Lead the adherence to customers policies and procedures specific to each customers site

Manage own development ensuring continuous improvement and stretch in role


For this role we are able to consider flexible working options , including condensed hours and part time. There is also opportunity for agile working following completion of your probationary period.

What we're looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:


Trained and experienced as a site engineer (authorised person) for switching and managing work on Low Voltage and High Voltage networks. You will also require the following:

Experience working with Low voltage and High voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment

Experience working on construction, maintenance and fault investigation projects

A minimum of a Higher National Certificate, equivalent qualification or an electrical Senior Authorised Person authorisation

ENW 11kV SAP including Control Directed Switching (Essential)

Have knowledge and an appreciation of HV construction procedures

What we're offering

We value your expertise. In return, you'll receive:


An annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with length of service

Car allowance or Company Vehicle

Private Healthcare

An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands

A market-leading contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We're proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger


If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).


Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.


We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable