Construction Assistant

Construction Assistant
Location: Kilmarnock Site based with Office work pattern
Salary:strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support
Type: Permanent / Fulltime

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 in the Ayrshire & Clyde South District.

What youll be doing

As a Construction Assistant you will visit a variety of minor and major project work streams liaising with customers and contractors to complete works at customer premises as well as major construction sites. Youll support the businesss customer service responsibilities with enquiries and complaints assisting in the delivery of minor and major work volumes that are scheduled in a timely fashion as per targets keeping customers fully informed throughout.

The Construction Assistant role will work closely with a team of construction project managers and operational support team members to collectively manage delivery of projects district hazards complaints and general enquiries. This role is based in the Ayrshire & Clyde South district Kilmarnock office and reports to the Head of Delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with customers maintaining a high degree of care and professionalism to schedule works/appointments and provide customer updates.
• Liaise with planned delivery teams over a variety of sites/works each day.
• Work towards a zeroaccident culture and lead by example.
• Help maintain a safe and secure network.
• Ensure project designs comply with company and statutory requirements and update the business on required changes as they arise working with the Project Management team.
• Provide interface with contractors and internal businesses to assist in the delivery of projects.
• Attend monthly team meetings.

What youll bring:

• Strong customerfocused skills.
• Experience scheduling/delivering or planning construction/utilities works of any nature.
• Electrical knowledge beneficial.
• Strong communicator and adept in managing competing priorities/tasks.
• Enthusiastic and flexible individual who is selfmotivated with the drive to succeed.
• Ability to assist in delivering objectives without compromising on safety quality or customer service.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Computer literacy

Whats 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 well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys 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.

Thats why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future were at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. 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 largescale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.

ScottishPower is 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 pregnancyrelated support. If you need support please reach out to .

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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