SGN
Commercial Assistant
Glasgow £29.9k – £35.9k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications)
Full Time | Hybrid
Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.
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SGN is seeking a proactive and organised Commercial Assistant to join our Regional Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career within a regulated and operationally critical industry.
The overall purpose of this role is to provide commercial and administrative support across the Operations function, ensuring effective contract administration, accurate commercial records and consistent support to operational and commercial activities.
The role supports the Engineering and Operations Planners in the management of contractor payments, variation tracking, undertaking 1st stage commercial validation of all contractor payments, raise PO’s, record minutes in monthly performance meetings, input stats on a weekly basis, assist planning team and reconcile stats to validate project closure, produce weekly project costs for review.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…
- Supporting the contractor payment and validation process
- Maintaining accurate commercial records, trackers and documentation
- Supporting variation management and undertaking 1st stage commercial validation of all contractor payments
- Assisting with reporting, audit and compliance requirements
- Record minutes in monthly performance meetings with Framework Contracting Partners.
- Assist planning team and reconcile stats to validate project closures
- Produce weekly project costs for review
What you will need
- Organisational, administrative and numeracy skills
- Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Experience working with financial, commercial, or contract administration processes desirable
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and SharePoint
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities
- The following experience and qualifications are desirable:
- Experience within utilities, construction, infrastructure or regulated industries
- Previous experience of working as part of a team, in an operational support role, is preferable
Not sure you meet every requirement?
Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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