Technical Administrator

Our Project Delivery team oversees the design and construction of new and upgraded assets across the region.

Due to the continued success and subsequent growth of the team, we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Administrator to join us.

What you'll do

The team manages the wide range of activities required to take design-and-build projects from the outset to completion, using both our internal resources and support from external partners.

Your team are responsible for all pre-construction activities of network and treatment projects in both drinking water and sewage management.

As the Technical Administrator, you'll work closely with both technical and project management staff across projects to ensure excellent standards of record keeping and management of document delivery to key dates.

Reporting to the Networks Design Manager, you'll be a key part of coordinating the portfolio of work to ensure the success of projects across all aspects of safety, quality, time, and cost.

Typical day-to-day duties will include:

• ensuring that the project document management area is kept up to date and maintained according to our procedures
• completing project documentation for review by requesting parties
• collating information to ensure construction teams and sub-contractors have all the information required to complete their duties according to the set deadlines
• gaining other utility operators' plans for the apparatus
• liaising with Highway Authorities and landowners regarding works within the land they manage
• managing site surveys with external contractors
• coordinating 'as-constructed' information and transferring records into our corporate information systems
• ad-hoc tasks upon request, acting as a resource for the wider Networks Design team.

The role will be predominantly office-based; however, we can support a hybrid-working arrangement after the successful completion of initial training.

Typically, this would involve three days working from the office and two days working from home. Occasional travel to our operational and construction sites will be required.

What you'll need

You'll need at least five GCSEs at pass grade or above, including maths, English and at least one technical subject.

Most importantly, the successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications. Previous experience with collaborative software, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or BIM360 is desirable but not required.

You must have strong time management and personal organisation and be comfortable communicating with internal and external stakeholders at various levels, including via telephone.

You'll be a self-motivated person, happy working both independently and as part of a group. Due to the occasional need to visit our working sites, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

You'll be based in either our Bath or Yeovil office, dependent on the most suitable location for you.

You'll possess a strong interest in engineering and construction activities, although you are not expected to possess in-depth technical knowledge. Previous experience in the utilities industry would be useful, but is not necessary.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.