Construction Assistant

Construction Assistant (Delivery)

Location: Prenton – Office based with occasional site visits (hybrid pattern available)

£32,240 - £40,300 + plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Permanent / Full-time

Help us create a better future, quicker

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

We know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

The Construction Assistant will be responsible for delivering effective design and delivery of agreed outputs of low voltage or high voltage works including, fully utilising customer management, commercial / financial control and Project Management to secure the safe delivery of projects to the satisfaction of both internal and external customers.

Working within the Connections team at Prenton, you will facilitate and co-ordinate all aspects of the Projects assigned to you via the Project Leader and/or Senior Engineer.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure designs delivered safely and comply with Company and statutory requirements and update the business on required changes as they arise, working with the engineering team.
• Project management and financial control of connections projects (control, forecasting expenditure, income, variations, and scheme management).
• Ensure effective communications with customers providing regular updates in relation to project timescales and delivery using all forms of communication, phone, e-mail, and CRM.
• Respond appropriately to Customer Complaints, taking ownership and resolving as appropriate delivering excellent customer service.
• Focus on continuous improvement through quality processes while ensuring standard of safety, quality and environmental management met with zero accident rates.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered within timescales and to costs.
• Comply with site and workplace audits.
• Attendance at monthly team meetings.
• All additional costs to projects are reclaimed to the customer where appropriate.
• Provide interface with contractors and internal businesses to assist in the delivery of projects.
• Provide interface with Work Planning to establish a robust programme of works both with Contractors and internal staff.

What you’ll bring

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
• Developed customer service skills.
• Contract management skills and general commercial & regulatory awareness.
• Developed negotiation, communication and people management skills.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Working knowledge of Energy Network IT systems.
• Will need to learn SAP to raise P.O.’s, material requisitions and Teco schemes, along with CRM.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a relevant role involving customer management and or project management.
• Computer literacy – e.g. Microsoft Office suite.
• Working knowledge of company Health & Safety requirements and compliance.
• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.

What’s 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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

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.

We are 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 careers@scottishpower.com.

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.

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