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Commercial Director
Persimmon Homes
Develop and implement commercial strategies in the housebuilding industry while managing the commercial and buying functions.
15d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Llantrisant, Wales, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Customer Care
Land Acquisition
Health and Safety
Sustainability
Data Protection/GDPR
Careers/Recruitment
Investor Relations
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Construction
Affordable Housing
Family Homes
Timber Frame Manufacturing
Brickwork
Roofing
Sustainable Communities
Role
What you would be doing
safety compliance
management reporting
cost control
team management
land appraisals
client relations
- Advocate the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy while ensuring compliance throughout the team to ensure health and safety standards are met.
- Provide accurate and timely management information on a regular basis to enable the formulation of the appropriate strategy and aid decision making in line with the objectives of the Operating Company.
- Manage, report and cost control all contracts associated with developments across the remit of the Operating Company, including implementing cost saving solutions, to ensure Group set budgets are not exceeded, allowing maximum company profits.
- Manage the team effectively, including setting clear objectives, conducting professional development reviews, coaching and training to ensure employees achieve both their full potential and company targets.
- Contribute towards land appraisals and the tender process to ensure the commercial viability of any future developments.
- Establish and maintain long-term relationships with current and prospective clients in order to keep business growth opportunities in the pipeline, with the goal of increasing the financial and commercial position of the company.
- Conduct regular market research and analysis of the external environment to develop business plans for commercial opportunities and allow prompt appropriate response to external influences e.g. changing government policy, Brexit.
What you bring
coins
financial models
commercial experience
legislation
housebuilding
driving licence
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience of using COINS is essential
- Experience renegotiating large scale, high value and complex contracts
- Previous experience within the housebuilding industry is essential
- Relevant Apprenticeship/Undergraduate/Postgraduate or equivalent qualifications
- Experienced in ownership of financial models
- Extensive commercial experience
- Strong understanding of legislation and the construction market
- Full UK Driving Licence is required
- Mileage Paid
- Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance or Company Car
- Life Cover & Contributory Pension
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Overview
Since 1972
Year Established
Operated consistently as a leading homebuilder in the UK since its founding year.
£3+ Billion
Annual Revenue
Achieved significant financial performance with over £3 billion in reported revenue.
- Creating large-scale residential communities across the UK.
- Committed to high-quality homes and sustainability in the residential sector.
- Specializes in affordable homes, luxury developments, and mixed-use residential estates.
- Operates through multiple regional offices, delivering homes in both urban and rural settings.
- Notable for a customer-centric approach, focusing on design quality and value for money.
- Known for delivering homes on time and within budget, establishing a trusted reputation in UK housing.
- Customer Focused – “Our customers are our first priority… by treating them fairly and with integrity.”
- Value Driven – “Deliver the best value, high quality homes… encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation and cost‑efficiency.”
- Team Work – “We are one team, working in an open and collaborative manner… embrace diversity and new ideas.”
- Social Impact – “Build homes for the future in sustainable communities… leave a legacy that delivers economic, social and environmental value.”
- Excellence Always – “Strive to be excellent in all that we do… build the best value, high quality homes in the most cost‑effi cient manner.”
- Open culture – “Encourages frank and honest discussion… people feel able to be their authentic selves at work.”
- Flexible working – “Culture based on trust… you’ll want to do the right thing, and make the right decisions.”
46.2% Reduction
Scope 1+2 Emissions
Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
22% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Reduction in Scope 3 emissions per m² floor area from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
146,068 Trees
Planted Across Developments
Approximately 146,068 trees planted across developments.
98% Waste
Recycled
98% of operational waste recycled in 2024.
- Netzero carbon homes in use by 2030
- Netzero carbon operations by 2040
- Longterm net zero valuechain target by 2045 (SBTi pathway)
- Maintain NHBC reportable items at 0.26 for year ending 31 Dec 2024
- Achieve 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on all new developments
- Ensure HBF five-star customer satisfaction rating
- Employee training: 15,350 training days delivered
- Average home SAP rating 84 (B EPC)
- Zero-carbon home pilot at Germany Beck, York: ASHP, solar PV, MVHR, wastewater heat recovery, EV charging
- 235 sites served by own timberframe, brick and tile factories in 2024
40% Female Employees
Target Representation
40% of total employees should be female by end of 2025.
32% Managers
Female Representation
Currently, 32% of managers are female, with a target of 45%.
34% Senior Management
Female Representation
34% of senior management are female, nearing the 35% target.
39% Salaried
Female Employees
39% of salaried employees are female, approaching the 45% target.
50 Apprentices
Female Recruitment Target
Targeting 50 female apprentices/technical trainees in construction roles.
- Completed external D&I review in early 2022.
- Established D&I Working Group and Council.
- Formed Employee Panel to inform progress.
- Implemented diversity training across the Group.
- Achieved Living Wage Foundation accreditation.
- Include all employees and subcontractors in Living Wage certification.
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