Description

Job Title: Engineering or Legal Support Administrator
Reporting To: Office Manager
Department: Administration
Salary: Dependent on experience

About Us:
Our client, founded in 2010, is a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation among clients and the wider utilities industry. The company has experienced substantial growth year on year. With offices around the UK, they provide an innovative approach to delivering services nationally. They offer a wide range of services from private high voltage connections and maintenance to multi-utility connections across Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water, and EV Charging markets. The company aims to be a market leader and is looking for motivated individuals to join its journey and become part of a bright future.

The Role:
The Engineering Support Officer (ESO) will provide support to the Design and Construction teams by handling administrative tasks related to legal agreements and land rights. This role involves maintaining accurate records, coordinating meetings, assisting with documentation, and ensuring smooth communication with relevant stakeholders. The ESO will assist with CAD drawing assistance for legal agreements required for projects.

Full training will be provided. The role offers opportunities for growth as the ESO will develop an understanding of tasks over time. After gaining a good grasp of the company’s operations and the wider utility industry, there may be opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with legal teams, external facilitators, and network teams regarding land rights and legal processes.
• Complete standard land registry and highway adoption searches.
• Perform legal assessments for projects.
• Create legal plans on AutoCAD.
• Provide management reports on project legal progress and performance.
• Support handover meetings by confirming land rights and legal requirements.
• Monitor costs and liaise with legal facilitators for project work.
• Respond to queries, chase correspondence, and provide regular updates.
• Maintain key company databases and support data management for internal and external reporting.
• Escalate problems to senior members as necessary.
• Work within company policies and maintain records of CPD for learning and progression.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Essential:

• Experience in an office environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Methodical work approach.
• Professional, helpful, and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of the utility industry.
• Experience with Land Rights and legal documentation.
• Experience using Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of 2D CAD drawings (training will be provided).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work flexibly under supervision or independently.

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here