Construction Assistant

Construction Assistant

Location: Kilmarnock

Salary from £34,040

Closing Date 21/08/2026

Help us create a better future, quicker

At SP Energy Networks, our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve. We know people are central to building a better future, quicker, and we are seeking new talent to join our team in the Ayrshire & Clyde South District.

What you’ll be doing

As a Construction Assistant, you will visit a variety of minor and major project works streams, liaising with customers and contractors to completion of works at customer’s premises as well as major construction sites supporting the businesses customer service responsibilities with enquiries and complaints. You’ll assist in the delivery of minor and major work volumes that are scheduled in a timely fashion as per targets, keeping customers fully informed throughout.

The Construction Assistant role will work closely with a team of construction project managers /operational support team members to collectively manage delivery of projects, district hazards, complaints and general enquiries. This role is based in the Ayrshire & Clyde South district Kilmarnock office and reports to Head of Delivery

• Liase with customers maintaining a high degree of care and professionalism to schedule works/appointments and provide customer updates.
• Liaise with planned delivery teams over a variety of sites/works each day.
• Work towards a zero-accident culture and lead by example.
• Help maintain a safe and secure network.
• Ensure project designs comply with Company and statutory requirements and update the business on required changes as they arise, working with the Project Management team.
• Provide interface with contractors and internal businesses to assist in the delivery of projects.
• Attendance at monthly team meetings.

What you’ll bring

• Strong customer-focused skills
• Experience scheduling/delivering or planning construction works of any nature.
• Electrical Knowledge beneficial
• Strong communicator and adept in managing completing priorities/tasks.
• Enthusiastic and flexible individual who is self-motivated with the drive to succeed.
• Ability to assist deliver objectives without compromising on safety, quality, or customer service.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Computer literacy

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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August-21-2026