Technical Administrator

South West Water; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Water is seeking a Technical Administrator based in Exeter. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Delivery Team, manage project documentation, analyze data, and ensure timely completion of project milestones. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a diverse and ambitious work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in a busy office environment.
• Experience in manipulating and analyzing data using spreadsheets.
• Able to manage high volume workloads while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain key project documentation and ensure a clear audit trail.
• Track project documentation and liaise with stakeholders.
• Raise financial orders and process invoices.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Logical and analytical approach to problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AtSouth West Waterwe believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Are you an excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and a methodical approach? Would you like to use your organisation and communication skills within an exciting and progressive company?

We currently have an opportunity for a Technical Administrator to join our team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £25,150 - £26,500 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role

This role works within the Delivery Team. The team are responsible for the delivery of all new development adoptable assets within the business. The post holder provides administrative support relating to project and programme delivery which will include reporting, budget management and scheme progress.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain key project documentation: accurately completing, recording, logging and storing key documentation to ensure that all engineering projects have a clear and concise audit trail in line with Company procedures.
• Carry out a range of data collection and analysis to ensure that the project teams have all required information to progress the delivery programme.
• Create projects within the Company’s Ellipse computer system, in line with corporate systems and procedures.
• Track the progress of key documents within South West Water and chasing outstanding actions where applicable. This will involve liaison with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the timely completion of all asset registration forms and forwarding these forms, together with “as constructed” drawings, to the GIS team and client in line with established Company procedures.
• Raise financial orders and processing invoices.
• Produce, run and update reports related to the programme as part of the monthly management and reporting cycle.
• Organise meetings, car hire, timesheet input and other administrative duties as agreed.
• Ensure that specific deadlines for project milestones and workloads etc are met, and outputs meet required standards. Work with the rest of the team to ensure that programmes are delivered to time and budget.
• Ensure that the project team is well informed of performance through regular and accurate reporting systems.

What we are looking for:

• Proven administrative experience in a busy office environment.
• Experience of manipulating and analysing data effectively, using computer based spreadsheet packages.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Able to manage high volume work loads with ability to organise logically and methodically
• Able to work under pressure and still maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer literate and skilled in the use of MS Office.

Closing date: 17th June 2025

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

We're always pleased to hear from talented people. So if you have any questions about the opportunities that we have available, or if there's anything else you'd like to know before you apply (or indeed during the application process), please don't hesitate to send your details to our Talent Acquisition Team.