Commercial Executive in Preston

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's Strategy of Growth? If so, we're looking for a talented Commercial Executive to join our dynamic team at our Head Office in Blackburn.

The role involves assisting with the financial management of O&M Contracts, in partnership with the Contracts Managers and/or Engineers and the wider Commercial Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting senior members of the commercial team on numerous projects with procurement, sub-contractor accounts, and variation accounts.
• Managing your own contracts and supporting the transition to 4PS.

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We support Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities, as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have worked on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK supporting the UK's Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

A few key responsibilities include:

• Vetting contract documentation on receipt from Client to ensure compatibility with the Company’s Tender and subsequent negotiations.
• Preparing and issuing enquiries for Plant, Materials, and Sub-Contract packages.
• Vetting quotations commercially and negotiating price and terms with vendors.
• Issuing resultant Purchase Orders.
• Preparing and submitting Applications for Payment and/or Invoices, obtaining Payment Certificates/Authorisation, and progressing Client Payments in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Measuring, submitting, and agreeing Variations and/or Compensation Events in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Monitoring on-site record keeping (Eagle Records / Timesheets).
• Reviewing Eagle / Job Logic or equivalent system to ensure that we claim all reactive work and call outs.
• Preparing and submitting monthly Cost Value Reconciliations and Cash/Spend Profiles (Trading Forecast).
• Attending Contract Review Meetings.
• Authorising and coding Suppliers and Sub-Contractors Invoices and submitting to Finance for payment.
• Measuring, certifying, and agreeing Sub-Contractors interim valuations.
• Preparing and issuing contractual notices to Sub-Contractors.
• Assisting the Finance Department in securing payment of Invoices and/or Applications for Payment, chasing and escalating any debt.
• Preparing monthly Commercial Reports and CVR Summary working with the Finance Team.
• Managing annual indexation in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Providing day-to-day admin support to Head of Commercial / Commercial Director and wider Commercial Services team as directed.
• Supporting with system transformation and launch of 4PS.

Education & Experience:

• 5 GCSE passes (grade A to C) including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Minimum qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Quantity Surveying Degree or other related degree (or equivalent on-the-job experience).
• Full UK Driving License.

Knowledge:

• Good commercial awareness.
• Ability to provide assistance to clients, contractors, or work colleagues.
• Ability to respond promptly and efficiently to contract adjustments and alterations.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and carry out tasks in a high-pressure environment.