Commercial Executive – Contracts & Growth (Renewables)

Vital Energi; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a Commercial Executive to support financial management of O&M contracts at the Blackburn head office on a 6-month fixed term contract. The role collaborates with Contracts Managers, Engineers, and the broader Commercial Services team to manage procurement, sub-contractor accounts, and variation accounts while assisting with 4PS transition.

Key responsibilities include processing payments, variations, monthly CVRs, supplier invoices, and interim valuations, along with

Qualifications

• GCSEs incl. Maths & English required.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Quantity Surveying degree or related field preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Vet contract documentation on receipt from Client to ensure compatibility with the Company’s Tender and subsequent negotiations.
• Prepare and issue enquiries for Plant, Materials and Sub-Contract packages. Vet quotations commercially and negotiate price and terms with vendors. Issue resultant Purchase Orders.
• Prepare and submit Applications for Payment and/or Invoices, obtain Payment Certificates / Authorisation and progress Client Payments in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Measure, submit and agree Variations and/or Compensation Events in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Monitor on-site record keeping (Eagle Records / Timesheets).
• Review Eagle / Job Logic or equivalent system to ensure that we claim all reactive work and call outs.
• Prepare and submit monthly Cost Value Reconciliations and Cash/Spend Profiles (Trading Forecast). Attend Contract Review Meetings.
• Authorisation and coding of Suppliers’ and Sub-Contractors’ Invoices and submission to Finance for payment.
• Measure, certify and agree Sub-Contractors interim valuations. Prepare and issue contractual notices to Sub-Contractors.
• Assist the Finance Department in securing payment of Invoices and/or Applications for Payment, chase and elevate any debt.
• Preparation of monthly Commercial Reports and CVR Summary working with the Finance Team.
• Management of annual indexation in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Day to Day admin support to Head of Commercial / Commercial Director and wider Commercial Services team as directed.
• Support with system transformation and launch of 4PS.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Prioritisation under pressure

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths & English

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Quantity Surveying Degree or related

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

4PS system

Job description

Vital Energi is seeking a Commercial Executive to support financial management of O&M contracts at the Blackburn head office on a 6-month fixed term contract. The role collaborates with Contracts Managers, Engineers, and the broader Commercial Services team to manage procurement, sub-contractor accounts, and variation accounts while assisting with 4PS transition.

Key responsibilities include processing payments, variations, monthly CVRs, supplier invoices, and interim valuations, along with