Build Support

Build Support

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 SLA's
• 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

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/ asst 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