Contractor Competency Authorising Officer

• Significant experience working in UK electricity distribution networks.
• Strong understanding of Distribution Safety Rules, Permit to Work systems, and HV/EHV operational protocols.
• Experience in roles such as Senior Authorised Person (SAP), Authorising Officer, Electrical Safety Manager, or Commissioning Manager/Lead Engineer.
• Recognised electrical qualification or equivalent industry route.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• High Voltage (HV) operational experience appropriate to distribution environments.

• Previous SSEN authorisation (current or historical).
• Experience conducting formal competence assessments or audits.
• Involvement in large capital delivery or complex outage programmes.
• Familiarity with contractor assurance models under DNO governance.

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.

We are currently seeking a Contractor Competency Authorising Officer (CCAO) to join our dynamic Energy team. This permanent role involves ensuring the competency of contractor personnel within the electrical distribution field, specifically for SSEN works ranging from 11kV to 132kV.

• Assessing individuals against defined competency criteria, including technical knowledge, experience, and understanding of Distribution Safety Rules.
• Conducting structured assessments using interviews, scenario questioning, and evidence review.
• Verifying candidate evidence such as training records, authorisations, logbooks, and experience records.
• Producing and signing a Contractor Competence Assurance Statement for each candidate.
• Maintaining contractor competency matrices and role profiles, ensuring reassessment where necessary.
• Operating independently from programme and commercial pressures to ensure consistency and fairness in competence decisions.
• Maintaining strong communication and collaboration with SSEN Authorising Officers, Operational Safety teams, and Project & Delivery Managers.

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