Associate Commercial Director at Vistry Group in Brentwood, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

forecasting

cost planning

contract management

cashflow monitoring

recruitment

performance review

Forecast Out-turn Margin/Commercial Analysis / programme / progress in conjunction with Line Management and review monthly.
Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises.
Provide assistance to Financial Department in the recovery of outstanding monies.
Lead the commercial function and provide our Commercial Director with support as plan to grow the Commercial Department and develop our capability to increase the number of projects start per year by 100%.
Forecast contract turnover in conjunction with Line Management and adjust as necessary.
Monitor and facilitate the recovery of retention and the like.
Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development.
Working closely with other departments, including Technical, Development, Customer Service, and Construction, you will attend design meetings and ensure that accurate scopes and specification documents are in place prior to commencing cost planning. You will oversee the tracking of changes from the original cost plan, scope and specification so that all projects changes are reported on before CVR. Post CVR changes will be reported as part of the CVR.
Arrange and adjudicate early stage assessment of the cost planning, market testing and procurement stages thereby ensuring estimated project start on site dates are deliverable. Build contingency into the project schedule so that the wider Commercial team can accommodate change of programmes and milestones.
Ensure correct contractual procedures are operated for both Main Contracts and Subcontracts.
Approve variation orders and development changes in line with the Groups Delegated level of authority.
Monitor and record individual performances on an ongoing basis together with annual PDRs.
Assist the Commercial Director with monthly collation of Regional Cost & Cashflow monitoring against half year & full year targets.
Preparing construction cost analysis to support the development of accurate future cost planning of projects and feeding in “as built” costs and risk from live projects. Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset to the commercial management of design led one off projects.
Approve sub-contractor orders in line with the Groups Delegated level of authority.
Monitor that subcontract conditions are ‘Back to Back’ with main contract conditions or with maximum risk transfer.

Requirements

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viewpoint

budget

construction

director

The successful candidate will have experience of working within the Construction industry. Experience of cladding remediation, main contracting and mixed use residential developments would be desirable.
Degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership)
Ability to assess and analyse information
Excellent communications skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
Good understanding of budget management
Previous experience at Director, Head of Department or similar is essential for the role
Negotiating and networking skills
Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
Good team working skills
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Strong negotiations skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system.
Capable of strategic vision
Good business sense

Benefits

Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
2 Volunteering days per annum
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£3.78 bn

Revenue in 2024

Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.

17,500 homes

Annual homes built

Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.

Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.

Culture + Values

Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done

Environment + Sustainability

42% Emissions Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut

Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.

51.6% Reduction

Scope 3 Emissions per m²

Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.

97% Waste Diversion

Construction Waste Recycling

97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².

5.3% Emissions Drop

Scope 1 & 2 Progress

Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.

Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth

Inclusion & Diversity

August 2024

Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions

The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.

Gold Award

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.

November 2023

Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction

Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.

Over 100

Trained mental health first-aiders

Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.

Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme

Role

Description

forecasting

cost planning

contract management

cashflow monitoring

recruitment

performance review

Forecast Out-turn Margin/Commercial Analysis / programme / progress in conjunction with Line Management and review monthly.
Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises.
Provide assistance to Financial Department in the recovery of outstanding monies.
Lead the commercial function and provide our Commercial Director with support as plan to grow the Commercial Department and develop our capability to increase the number of projects start per year by 100%.
Forecast contract turnover in conjunction with Line Management and adjust as necessary.
Monitor and facilitate the recovery of retention and the like.
Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development.
Working closely with other departments, including Technical, Development, Customer Service, and Construction, you will attend design meetings and ensure that accurate scopes and specification documents are in place prior to commencing cost planning. You will oversee the tracking of changes from the original cost plan, scope and specification so that all projects changes are reported on before CVR. Post CVR changes will be reported as part of the CVR.
Arrange and adjudicate early stage assessment of the cost planning, market testing and procurement stages thereby ensuring estimated project start on site dates are deliverable. Build contingency into the project schedule so that the wider Commercial team can accommodate change of programmes and milestones.
Ensure correct contractual procedures are operated for both Main Contracts and Subcontracts.
Approve variation orders and development changes in line with the Groups Delegated level of authority.
Monitor and record individual performances on an ongoing basis together with annual PDRs.
Assist the Commercial Director with monthly collation of Regional Cost & Cashflow monitoring against half year & full year targets.
Preparing construction cost analysis to support the development of accurate future cost planning of projects and feeding in “as built” costs and risk from live projects. Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset to the commercial management of design led one off projects.
Approve sub-contractor orders in line with the Groups Delegated level of authority.
Monitor that subcontract conditions are ‘Back to Back’ with main contract conditions or with maximum risk transfer.

Requirements

rics

coins it

viewpoint

budget

construction

director

The successful candidate will have experience of working within the Construction industry. Experience of cladding remediation, main contracting and mixed use residential developments would be desirable.
Degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership)
Ability to assess and analyse information
Excellent communications skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
Good understanding of budget management
Previous experience at Director, Head of Department or similar is essential for the role
Negotiating and networking skills
Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
Good team working skills
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Strong negotiations skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system.
Capable of strategic vision
Good business sense

Benefits

Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
2 Volunteering days per annum
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£3.78 bn

Revenue in 2024

Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.

17,500 homes

Annual homes built

Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.

Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.

Culture + Values

Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done

Environment + Sustainability

42% Emissions Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut

Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.

51.6% Reduction

Scope 3 Emissions per m²

Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.

97% Waste Diversion

Construction Waste Recycling

97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².

5.3% Emissions Drop

Scope 1 & 2 Progress

Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.

Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth

Inclusion & Diversity

August 2024

Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions

The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.

Gold Award

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.

November 2023

Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction

Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.

Over 100

Trained mental health first-aiders

Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.

Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme