Build Support

Company Description

There’s never been a better time to join United Living Connected for career development; we are a tenacious, fast-paced business based in Warrington with a huge contract pipeline and ambitious growth plans. Part of the United Living Group, our turnover will double in the next 5 years to top £1 billion. There are opportunities for professional development at every level.

Job Description

Purpose

To co-ordinate all site events, working towards the delivery of a project on a site-by-site basis. To assist in managing the resources including materials, machinery, and operatives etc., adopting a customer-focused approach to the client and their representatives. This role is perfect for someone looking for a clear progression route to develop to a Build Manager.

Specific Duties

• Assist build manager with completing Programme of Works (POWs).
• Schedule defect visits and complete lessons learnt talks with field engineers and office staff.
• Update internal trackers and schedules.
• Input site data into internal and client systems where required.
• Database downloads of client systems drawings/surveys/data sheets.
• Complete and arrange for the issue of method statements, risk assessments, Health & Safety Packs and Quality Plans.
• Prepare handover packs (HOPs) and upload as directed within agreed SLAs.
• Find relevant quotes, and raise Purchase Orders (POs) for approval.
• Request allocation of internal resource.
• Collate job pack information to issue to relevant operative team leads.
• General support administration as requested by build manager.
• Ensure that the procedures and requirements as detailed within the Company Procedures and Quality Manual are implemented at all times.
• Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure they are aware of any financial impact.
• Liaise with staff and operatives effectively and with respect.
• File creation and maintenance - electronic and hard copy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Set a good example to others by working safely.
• Take reasonable care of yourself and any other person who may be affected by your actions and omissions.
• Adopt a positive attitude, cooperate and assist the company in all aspects of Health, Safety and the Environment.
• Understand and help to implement all relevant health and safety policies and arrangements based upon the policies.

Personal Skills

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Organised.
• Time management / ability to work to deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Good telephone manner and communication skills.
• Problem-Solving skills, and positive outlook.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements to implement best practice in the team.
• Ability to develop, establish and maintain customer and internal relationships.
• Ability to drive results through planning the delivery of the project within the project timescales, making decisions and providing solutions where appropriate.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Good level of IT skills including Excel and Site Tracker.
• Experience working in the Telecommunications is essential.
• Knowledge in telecommunications specific materials and free-issue kit (FIK).
• Experience managing field engineer on-the-day queries.
• Adept at manipulating client tools/reports is not essential but is advantageous.
• Health and Safety Qualifications - not essential but desirable.

Additional Information

Benefits: Bike to work scheme, Company pension, Life insurance, Health Cash Plan, Wellness programmes.

The ideal candidate would have: Previous experience as a project coordinator/assistant build manager within telecoms would be an advantage but not essential. Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets.

This job is a full-time permanent role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday from either our North-West Office in Warrington or our Glasgow Office. Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry.