Commercial Assistant

6 months ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom Vital Energi Full time

**Who are Vital Energi?**

We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain centralised and efficient low carbon energy projects. We currently support hospitals, universities, new build residential developments, towns and cities as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are leading the way to achieving the UK’s Net Zero targets.

**The Opportunity**

We have a vacancy for a **Commercial Assistant** to join our commercial team based in
**Blackburn.** As a Commercial Assistant at Vital Energi you will work closely with Quantity
Surveyors to manage key commercial activities across our Metering and Billing contract portfolio.

**The Role**
Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will be responsible for:

- Reviewing of contract documentation on receipt from Client to ensure compatibility with the company’s tender and subsequent negotiations
- Preparation and issue of enquiries for equipment and materials. Reviewing quotations commercially to negotiate price and terms with suppliers.
- Issuing of Purchase Orders.
- Measuring, submitting and agreeing variations and/or compensation events in accordance with contractual provisions to facilitate prompt agreement of final accounts
- Monitoring of on-site record keeping.
- Preparing and submittal of monthly cost value reconciliations and cash/spend profiles for discussion at contract review meetings
- Authorisation and coding of supplier and sub-contractor invoices and submission to finance for payment
- Measurement, certification and agreement of Sub-Contractors interim valuations and final accounts.
- Assisting the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors in the production of monthly contract reviews

**The Person**

**Qualifications**
- 5 GCSE passes (grade A to C) including Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Minimum qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a finance or business related discipline.

**Experience**
- Demonstrable experience of working in a commercial team or finance team at a junior level
- Experience in a purchase ledger role would be advantageous

**Competencies**
- Experience of working both independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Good organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and prioritise workload
- Confident manner, with ability to work to deadlines, whilst remaining focussed
- Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
- A high level of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages including, Excel, Word,
- Outlook and Powerpoint
- A full UK driving licence

**The Package**
**Includes**:

- Salary up to £26,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
- Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
- Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
- Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
- Discounted gym membership across the UK

Vital Energi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At Vital we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success.

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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have the leave to remain in the UK indefinitely and on your own merit?

Work Location: In person

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