Utilities Projects Coordinator

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.