Strategic Commercial Executive – 6 Month Contract

Vital Energi; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a Commercial Executive for a 6-month fixed-term contract at our Head Office in Blackburn. You will assist with financial management of O&M contracts, support Contracts Managers and Engineers, and help transition to 4PS while coordinating procurement, sub-contractor accounts and variation handling.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, experience with contract administration, and the ability to manage payments, variations, and supplier invoices within a busy team.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE passes (A-C) including Maths and English
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Quantity Surveying Degree or related degree
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Vet contract documentation on receipt from Client to ensure compatibility with Tender and 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
• Measure, submit and agree Variations and/or Compensation Events
• 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
• 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

Client support

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Quantity Surveying Degree or related degree

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Vital Energi is seeking a Commercial Executive for a 6-month fixed-term contract at our Head Office in Blackburn. You will assist with financial management of O&M contracts, support Contracts Managers and Engineers, and help transition to 4PS while coordinating procurement, sub-contractor accounts and variation handling.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, experience with contract administration, and the ability to manage payments, variations, and supplier invoices within a busy team.