Commercial Director

Description

• Agree monthly valuations with the Chief Surveyor/Surveyor and present valuations to the Managing Director and Group Commercial Manager in accordance with Group policy and procedures.
• Effectively work as part of the senior management team and take a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues.
• Ensure all build costs are current and correctly appraised. Build accurate cost assessment for planned land acquisition and ensure these are included in the land appraisal.
• Liaise with the appropriate members of the senior management team to establish sale prices for new budgets, prepare and evaluate fees/services budget and discuss sales and construction preliminaries.
• Provide accurate progress updates and regular reports to the Managing Director.
• Effectively manage the Division’s commercial function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the Division’s operating profit and increases the value added to the Division.
• Liaise with Group Commercial Director on all margin improvement initiatives and strategies.
• Manage the process of procuring sub-contractor and supplier orders and authorise in line with Group policy and procedures.
• Production of appraisals and build expenditure for inclusion in the Divisional budget.
• Lead, motivate, communicate and develop the commercial team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Extensive experience working at a senior level within the housebuilding industry as either a Head of Commercial / Commercial Director or equivalent running numerous projects simultaneously.
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards.
• Excellent attention to detail
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
• Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings.
• The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and delegate effectively.
• Current full driving licence.
• Strong communication, listening and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A good level of knowledge and understanding of Valuation & Budgeting Systems, Health & Safety/CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements, Building Regulations and other associated legislation connected with both house and flat construction. Experience of effectively leading and managing a team.
• IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment.
• Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.

Benefits

• Competitive car allowance
• Competitive annual bonus
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Competitive salary
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Purchase Holiday Scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• ShareSave Scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance