Utilities Projects Coordinator

Construction Site Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Utilities Projects Coordinator to manage electricity, gas, water, and telecom projects. The successful candidate will coordinate with suppliers, manage client expectations, and ensure projects are delivered on time. Basic knowledge of utility regulations and strong communication skills are essential for this role. This position offers remote working options and is based in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating utility projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with supplier processes is beneficial.
• Ability to work under supervision and with direction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Manage supplier relations for project deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Basic knowledge of gas, electricity and water

Supplier management skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of industry regulations

Ability to handle difficult conversations

Job description

Job Title: Utilities Projects Coordinator
Location: London based (Remote working optional)

The Project Co-ordinator is responsible for the co-ordination of electricity, gas, water and telecoms projects working closely with the project manager to ensure the successful delivery of schemes in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Responsibilities

• To be able to identify the minimum information requirements to enable a new connection application to be made to the Network for gas, electricity and water connections
• To identify the gas, electricity, sewer and water Networks based upon a site address and postcode
• To be able to make applications to the Networks for new gas, electricity and water connections based on information provided by the client
• To be able to apply for STAT plans including gas, electricity, water, sewer, telecoms and TFL
• To understand lead times for obtaining quotations for gas, electricity, water and telecoms connections
• To understand delivery times for new gas, electricity, water and telecoms connections
• To be able, with supervision, to calculate the maximum demand of residential properties based upon the standard ADMD loads
• To be able, with supervision, to identify the gas meter required based upon loads provided by the client
• Basic knowledge of gas, electricity and water
• Basic knowledge of telecoms, sewer and traffic management (desirable)
• Basic knowledge of NJUG requirements (desirable)
• Knowledge of electricity and gas metering (desirable)

Supplier Management

• To interact professionally with suppliers to obtain information relevant to the project
• To chase suppliers for information/project deliverables etc in a professional manner
• To build strong supplier relationships
• To be able, with supervision, to identify potential new suppliers
• To be able, with supervision, to understand and keep up to date with supplier processes
• Co-operate with project manager working on the same account to ensure projects are delivered on time, managing suppliers in line with industry lead times and SLAs.
• Co-ordinate with suppliers and agents to ensure clarity on deliverables, costs and time scales while ensuring that these are met.
• To proactively identify where suppliers are not achieving SLAs and escalate accordingly

Account Management

• To interact professionally with clients and project stakeholders, managing their expectations in line with the project programme and associated risks whilst ensuring a positive experience.
• To answer calls in a professional manner and build rapport with key stakeholders
• To send professional emails in keeping with company standards
• To be able, with supervision, to handle difficult conversations within the context of the construction industry