Technical Assistant - Utilities

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team and play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects worth approximately £75m over the next three to four years.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale developments, ensuring utilities are designed, coordinated and delivered efficiently.

If you're passionate about project delivery, utilities management, and working collaboratively across teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

You'll be supporting the Infrastructure function of YTL Construction UK, helping us meet objectives, whilst striving to achieve a best value outcome. 

This is a varied and exciting role, including the following key responsibilities:

• supporting project and program management activities, including reporting and documentation using PowerPoint, Word, Excel and CAD tools
• coordinating utility enquiries and designs, ensuring alignment with civil works and build programmes, and managing quotes, appointments and on-site delivery
• monitoring costs, capacity and compliance for utility provision and assisting with sign-off and securing rebates or asset values
• collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver infrastructure projects on time and within budget, while contributing to energy strategy and sustainability initiatives
• promoting best practices in health and safety and quality standards, and facilitating effective communication across Infrastructure, M&E and operational teams.

What you'll need

You'll have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, as well as a strong ability to work in a team environment, while being efficient in managing your own workload independently.

You'll also need:

• experience assisting with utility delivery on new projects (residential and commercial)
• an ONC/HNC qualification or equivalent in a relevant field
• a valid CSCS card
• a basic knowledge of utility design and compliance issues (with a willingness to learn more)
• strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records of DNO/IDNO activities
• problem-solving and analytical skills for utility appointments and connections
• a collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple teams.

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 Arena – 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.