Company Name: Aqua Tech Recruitment (recruiting for an engineering business)
Location: Bathgate, West Lothian, UK
Job Type: Permanent
Salary Range: £30k – £32k yearly (plus benefits)
Industry: Engineering / Water Utilities
Job Overview
Aqua Tech Recruitment, a specialist in engineering recruitment, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Planning Administrative Assistant to join a premier engineering business in Bathgate, West Lothian. This permanent role offers a vital opportunity to provide essential administrative and project support, playing a key role in the efficient operation of a client in the Engineering and Water Utilities sector.
As a Planning Administrative Assistant, you will be instrumental in coordinating and scheduling activities for operational teams, managing the entire lifecycle of permits and notices, and serving as a key point of contact for field teams. You will leverage your strong organizational skills and experience in a fast-paced environment to make quick, informed decisions and ensure projects run smoothly from initiation to completion. If you are a confident professional with a customer-first approach and a desire to contribute to a dynamic engineering team, we invite you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Coordinate and schedule activities for operational teams using digital systems.
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Keep records accurate and up to date, and provide regular progress reports.
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Serve as the first point of contact for field teams, handling inquiries and providing support.
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Manage and submit applications for Traffic Management, footway and road closures, and permits.
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Oversee projects from initiation to completion, including raising, monitoring, and closing all necessary permits and notices.
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Collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
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Ensure all administrative tasks are completed with a high degree of accuracy.
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Utilize strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple priorities.
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Maintain a customer-first approach to all aspects of your work.
Qualifications
Experience Level:
This role is ideal for a professional with previous experience in a fast-paced administrative environment, demonstrating the ability to make quick and informed decisions.
Education Requirement:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with additional qualifications in administration or business highly beneficial.
Required Skills:
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Previous experience in a fast-moving environment where you’ve had to make quick, informed decisions.
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Strong organisational and communication skills.
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Confidence using computer systems.
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A customer-first approach to your work.
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Experience in the engineering or utilities sector is desirable, but not essential.
Salary and Benefits
This permanent role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from £30k – £32k, plus a comprehensive benefits package. As an employee, you will receive a pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development, all designed to support your long-term career growth.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site in Bathgate, West Lothian. You will work in a fast-paced office environment, managing administrative tasks and coordinating with various teams. The role requires you to be highly organized and a confident user of computer systems.
Why Work with Us
Aqua Tech Recruitment is a trusted name in engineering recruitment, and we’re proud to be recruiting for a leading engineering business in the water utilities sector. This is a chance to work with a reputable company, gain valuable experience, and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence. If you’re a proactive administrative professional ready for a new challenge, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to grow your career.
