Accreditations & Certification Coordinator

Vital Energi; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Lower Darwen is looking for an Accreditation & Certification Coordinator to oversee and manage all external accreditations and certifications. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, alongside proven experience in managing compliance documentation, ideally within the construction or engineering sectors. The Coordinator will also complete pre-qualification questionnaires for clients and ensure documentation is up-to-date and compliant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating accreditations or compliance documentation, ideally in construction or engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across different accreditation schemes.
• Experience with online certification platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain company accreditations and certifications.
• Complete and maintain PQQs for clients ensuring timely submissions.
• Ensure documentation is current and uploaded to relevant portals.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Clear written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Accreditations & Certification Coordinator

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's 5‑year Strategy of Growth? If so, due to continuing success, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth in all business sectors, and we are looking to recruit an Accreditation & Certification Coordinator based in our Head Office, Blackburn.

As an Accreditation & Certification Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining all external accreditations, certifications, memberships, and compliance platforms across the organisation. This role ensures that all company credentials remain current, accurate, and aligned with client, industry, and regulatory requirements.

Acting as the central point of coordination between departments, the postholder will support audit preparation, evidence collection, renewal submissions, and continuous improvement of accreditation‑related processes.

The Role

Accreditation & Certification Management

• Oversee and coordinate all company accreditations, certifications, and memberships including (but not limited to):
• ISO Standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), Achilles UVDB B2 Verify, PAS 2030/38, Constructionline, BESA, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe, CQMS, CHAS, Builders Profile, Acclaim, RESET Compliance, CEA, ADE, UKDEA and others.
• Manage renewal schedules, ensuring all certifications remain valid and compliant.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of all certifications, evidence, and submission deadlines.
• Act as the main point of contact for certification bodies, scheme assessors, and compliance platforms.

Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and Client Compliance

• Complete and maintain PQQs for clients and frameworks, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Upload and update documentation on online compliance platforms such as Constructionline, CHAS, Achilles, and others.
• Liaise with Work Winning, Customer Care, and SHEQ teams to gather required information and evidence.

Documentation & Evidence Management

• Ensure all documentation (policies, insurances, risk assessments, training records, etc.) is current and uploaded to relevant portals.
• Maintain a structured digital library of accreditation evidence, ensuring version control and accessibility.
• Support the Quality Manager with internal and external audits by preparing supporting evidence and compliance data.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline certification processes and reduce duplication of effort across departments.
• Support the development and implementation of process improvements in document control and compliance tracking.
• Provide regular reporting to management on accreditation status, renewals, and compliance performance.

The Person

Essential:

• Proven experience coordinating accreditations, certifications, or compliance documentation (ideally in construction, engineering, or facilities sectors).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across different accreditation schemes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams) and online certification platforms.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Experience with Achilles, Constructionline, CHAS, and other contractor accreditation systems.
• Familiarity with PQQs and client compliance documentation.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you