Commercial Assistant

Overview

Assist commercial team with cost verification and finance admin for substation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• risk register
• cost validation
• query management
• timesheet management
• cost reconciliation
• subcontractor support

Tasks

-Maintain the Disallowed Cost risk register. -Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality in all commercial records. -Input into monthly CVR process -Collation and validation of monthly costs -Work with the QS to manage, log, and close out cost client queries -Manage and collate weekly timesheets and review against the forecast -Manage the monthly cost verification and reconciliation process, ensuring all Defined Costs are fully evidenced and compliant with the contract cost verification/reconciliation process. -Support the QS with subcontractor applications and payment notices

Requirements

• nec4
• construction
• teamwork
• finance
• excel
• fastdraft

What You Bring

-Understanding (or willingness to learn) the principles of the NEC4 contract, particularly Option E. -Experience working in a construction, utilities, or engineering environment. -Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with commercial and operational colleagues. -Previous experience working in a commercial, accounting or finance team -Strong Excel and data management skills; confident handling cost and invoice information. -Working knowledge of cost management systems (e.g. Fastdraft, Oracle, or similar). -Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.

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Benefits

-Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year -Matched or contributory pension scheme -Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays -Exposure to cost-reimbursable or open-book contract environments. -Employee assistance programme -Life assurance

About M Group Energy

-Provides comprehensive energy, utilities, and infrastructure services across the UK and beyond. -Has consistently delivered complex projects on time and within budget with decades of experience. -Specializes in energy networks, smart meters, renewable energy solutions, playing a pivotal role in the transition to a sustainable future. -Typically involved in energy distribution systems, renewable installations, and utility infrastructure for large-scale developments. -Offers expertise in water, heating, and electrical services, addressing the evolving needs of modern infrastructures. -Known for exceptional project delivery, offering innovative solutions in an ever-changing sector.

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Security Clearance

-successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. -some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.