Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
Job Opportunity: Assistant Administrator – Shetland, Scotland
Location: Shetland Islands (site-based)
Contract: 12 Month Fixed-term / Full-time
Company: OCU Group – Leaders in Utilities, Energy & Digital Infrastructure
Why Join OCU?
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver projects – we shape the future of infrastructure across the UK. From power and water to telecoms and energy transition, we’re driving some of the nation’s most ambitious projects.
Now, we’re looking for a motivated Assistant Administrator to join our Shetland team and support the delivery of high-profile, nation-critical works.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone organised, proactive, and keen to build their career in administration while being at the heart of a major infrastructure project.
Key Skills & Qualifications
* Organisational Excellence – ability to juggle multiple tasks and keep things on track.
* Communication Skills – clear, confident, and professional across all levels.
* IT Proficiency – MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a willingness to pick up client-specific systems.
* Attention to Detail – accurate, methodical, and numerate approach to work.
* Industry Awareness – some knowledge of construction/engineering environments is a bonus.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Project Support – help managers with scheduling, budgets, coding works, and tracking progress.
* Documentation Management – maintain project records, contracts, and compliance files.
* Coordination – liaise with clients, suppliers, and contractors to keep workflows smooth.
* Compliance & Reporting – assist with reports for senior management, ensuring company standards and regulations are followed.
* Site Support – handle ordering/distribution of site materials and PPE.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Be part of a unique, high-profile project location – Shetland Islands.
* Contribute to nation-critical infrastructure in energy and sustainability.
* Supportive team culture where your work makes a real impact.
* Access to training and career development within a leading UK infrastructure provider.
About OCU Group
We are the UK’s leading end-to-end infrastructure provider across utilities, digital, and energy. Working with some of the nation’s biggest clients, we deliver complex projects with safety, efficiency, and innovation at our core.
With exciting growth ahead, now is the perfect time to join OCU.
Ready to grow your career? Apply today and join us in Shetland!