Overview
Posted Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 00:00
Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
About the role
Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in electrical planning and switching will truly make an impact. As an Authorised Person within our Distribution Network Operator contract, you’ll work across both overhead line and underground cable environments, taking on the responsibility of managing critical projects and ensuring the seamless operation of electrical networks. If you have a passion for teamwork, technical excellence, and want to be part of a forward-thinking company that values your growth and contribution, this is your opportunity to shine.
What will your day look like
* Efficiently manage projects and coordinate outage management, switching, and earthing on LV and HV networks.
* Respond promptly to customer complaints and client issues, ensuring effective communication and resolution.
* Liaise with clients regarding outages, network damage, and safety incidents, and attend relevant training sessions as needed.
* Promote equality, diversity, and human rights, fostering positive working relationships and fair treatment of colleagues.
* Comply with health and safety legislation, maintaining professional standards and meeting organisational expectations.
* Utilise technology effectively, undertake additional duties as required, and contribute to the smooth running of the Avove group.
About you
* LE1 Linesman qualification and HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
* Full UK driving licence
* Proven hands-on experience as an Authorised Person (AP) in a utility or LV power contractor, or client-side DNO/IDNO
* Thorough understanding of DNO control and switching systems
* Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills
* Minimum 1 year’s experience in overhead and underground planning and switching operations
What’s in it for you
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
* Avove Discount Scheme
* Family friendly policies
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options
* Financial wellbeing programme
* Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
* We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
About us
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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