Planning Administrator Apprentice

Working with guidance and support, the apprentice will assist with processing multi-utility call offs, updating relevant systems and spreadsheets, responding to site queries and helping with any procurement queries that may arise. This role will also involve liaising with site contacts across different developments and field staff.

What you'll do

• Arrange all MU call offs for services
• Arrange all MU post connection paperwork for services
• Scheduling all MU Services and electricity jointing
• Sending all MU site notifications
• Dealing with all MU queries and issues, such as replacements, leaks and repairs and phone calls/ emails from site
• All MU service Job Packs, including drawings and going through dead mains with commissionin
• Processing of water, gas and electricity material orders from site through to procurement
• Booking in corrective actions
• Liaising with Supervisors and Project Managers about program changes
• Liaising with client site management team
• Dealing with daily phone calls
• Attend meetings; Daily Meeting, Operations Meeting.

Training

• Remote Learning.
• Six hours off-the-job training supported by Starting Off.

After the apprenticeship

Full-time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4/C or above)
• Essential: GCSE, Math (grade 4/C or above)

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, 24/7 GP service, sick pay after passed probation, sick pay is from day one, EAP which includes GP and 8 counselling sessions.

About the employer

Our client has been working with developers providing them with the expertise to deliver the utilities on construction projects since 2003. They work with a large range of house builders and construction companies installing Water, Gas, Electricity and Fibre to their site's, on time and on budget.

The Planning Administrator Apprentice will be to support the Regional Programme Manager and wider Planning team with day-to-day administrative tasks within the team. The role is designed to help the apprentice develop practical workplace skills, build confidence and gain knowledge of the utility industry and processes.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: STARTING OFF LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.
• Start date: 5 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,500 a year