Job Description

Contract Executive

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's Strategy of Growth?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Commercial team at either our Head Office, Blackburn or our London Office.

You will assist with legal and commercial tasks in the pre-construction phase of projects. The role focuses on legal research, document reviews, and supporting the mobilisation of new projects.

If you're legally minded and passionate about a greener Future, this role could be the perfect role for you.

Who are Vital Energi?

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, City wide developments and Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their infrastructure. We essentially work in the construction industry, in a rapidly expanding market for Heat and Power Solutions from renewable energy. As a leading turnkey engineering contractor, we design, install, operate and maintain environmentally friendly energy generating systems and networks.

Vital Energi have delivered 15% year on year growth for over a decade and continue to experience substantial growth opportunities which supports our vision to deliver revenues in the order of 500m alongside our current 5year plan.

The Role :

Review and produce summaries of commercial contracts Assist in the preparation of tenders by vetting contractual terms and helping the Bid Team identify opportunities and risks on specific schemes. Assist with on boarding third party consultants (including legal advisors), reviewing and agreeing their appointments. Assist in the development of Activity/Milestone Schedules for projects (where applicable), maximising company cash position. Ensure all relevant records are kept for producing, developing, and recording project commercial documentation. Monitor liquidity of customers and supply chain members. Assist in the development of company contractual procedures (Reserved Matters), protecting the company from key risks. Assist with the integration of the Pre-Construction (Work Winning) and Commercial Teams. Assist in the development of AI Techniques to improve the efficiency of the team

The Person

Skills/Experience

Ideally educated to degree level, preferably in Law, Business, Construction Management, Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying.

Core Requirements

Preferably Office Based (Blackburn or London) half the week. Home based otherwise. Some other site/office visits expected. Excellent communication skills High level of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy Attention to detail, organised, with an ability to work to strict deadlines Knowledge of Procurement, Tendering & Contract Administration, the Construction Lifecycle & Project Management. Financial awareness and commercial acumen Knowledge of contract forms (JCT, NEC etc.)

General Competencies:

Deal with issues directly and communicate needs/instructions clearly Summarise information and produce well-structured reports/communication Identify and resolve problems, separate relevant from irrelevant information Accept personal responsibility and display initiative Promote and comply with company policies
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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person