Commercial Assistant

2 weeks ago

Evesham, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Last Mile Group Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

Job Introduction

Commercial Assistant – Evesham (Southwest or Midlands)

Join a leading utilities company that values innovation and service excellence. At UKPS, part of the Last Mile Group, we are proud to deliver high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Commercial team is expanding, and we are excited to welcome a talented Commercial Assistant to join us.

As a Commercial Assistant at UKPS, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial team with accurate financial, contractual and administrative tasks across projects. This position combines procurement, cost control and reporting responsibilities with hands-on involvement in subcontract management and variations.

This role is remote with travel required to our offices in Gloucestershire or Leicestershire.

What's in it for you as a Commercial Assistant?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

  • 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
  • Holiday buy scheme
  • Discretionary bonus
  • EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
  • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
  • Up to 7% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
  • Refer a friend incentive
  • Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
  • Private medical insurance*
  • Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Commercial Assistant:

  • Commercial Support – Manage purchase orders, maintain accurate data and databases, produce reports and assist with budgets, profit and loss statements and final accounts.
  • Financial and Contract Administration – Support change control processes, including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), and ensure compliance with subcontractor insurance and health and safety requirements.
  • Subcontract Management – Assist with monthly liabilities, accruals and payment applications, issue payment notices and resolve queries promptly.
  • Reporting and Tracking – Maintain trackers for contractual notices, early warnings and variations, ensuring all information is up to date and accurate.
  • Team Support – Contribute to creating subcontract orders, provide cover during holidays and support the wider commercial team with ad hoc tasks.

Experience / Knowledge:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel essential); experience with ERP systems desirable.
  • Previous experience in a commercial or finance support role
  • Construction or Utilities background (desirable)

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Commercial Assistant? Apply now

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.

We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the 'last mile' of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.

Working through our operating companies UKPS (in South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a 'one-stop shop' for new utility connections.

We're proud to be both a Great Place to Work certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact - or visit our website at www.lastmile-

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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