About Wessex Internet
Wessex Internet, a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internet Provider in the South West and revolutionising full fibre broadband deployment in rural areas. Committed to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands in the countryside, we design, build, and manage our own cutting-edge FTTP network. We are delighted to be expanding our Network to the New Forest, Wiltshire, and South & West Dorset.
Recipient of multiple awards, including Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Wessex Internet has doubled in size over the last 18 months. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining excellent customer service and invest in staff development. Our commitment to creating a great workplace earned us a finalist spot in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards for the Best Company to Work for.
As part of our vision to enhance the broadband experience, we are actively recruiting individuals to join our innovative team. Wessex Internet fosters a collaborative environment where each contribution is valued, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about transforming the broadband landscape and being part of an award-winning company at the forefront of the industry, Wessex Internet is the place for you! Join us in this exciting time as we continue to shape the future of internet provision.
The Role
Are you an experienced Administrator looking for an exciting opportunity, do you have a background in utilities, or have you just graduated from university and are looking to put your Surveying, Geography, Geology or similar skills to good use? Then we’d love to hear from you!
You will be involved in all aspects of admin to support project delivery. You will work within our Planning Team who are primarily responsible for the development of network civils work packs of our extensive Fibre network.
As a Planning Administrator within our Planning Team, you'll benefit from working alongside experienced team members, learning and developing on the job becoming an expert within your field.
Responsibilities
* Create civils work packs to enable contractors to complete the civils tasks with all the relevant CDM documentation
* Obtain and document all relevant utility prints for the proposed work area
* Conduct land registry searches and communicate with the Land Access team where required
* Produces scaled drawings for Planning applications
* Raising and validating Notice of Intent with BT
* Generating digital signatures for wayleave agreements
* Support planning on general administrative tasks
* Completion of Highways permit applications
Requirements
* MS office experience
* University degree or equivalent in Surveying, Geography, Geology or similar (advantageous)
* Knowledge of HAUC specifications, Openreach portal/PIA infrastructure
* Experience of using CAD or GIS software
* Any experience of Telecoms FTTP (Fibre to the Premise) civils coordination
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to prioritise workload in a changing environment
Benefits
* The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday
* Enhanced Family Pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Opportunities to progress your career - we’re a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we’ll help you reach your potential
* Free breakfast – including fruit, snacks, teas & coffees available throughout the day
* Regular social events
* Free onsite parking
* 75% discount to Wessex Internet package
Find out what it’s really like to work at Wessex Internet from some of our team by visiting https://www.wessexinternet.com/careers/ and watch our short video https://youtu.be/5U1j7GzB3Cc
Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, DOE
Role Type: Full Time/Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Office based near Blandford Forum, Dorset
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays