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CALA Homes (West) Ltd are looking to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their Commercial team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for leadership for the buying and surveying team on a day to day basis, supporting and managing performance. You will be responsible for guidance to the team in producing accurate and realistic estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures. Furthermore, you will monitor site performance against original plans, budgets and financial targets. You will collate cost reports and key updates for deadlines which will require you to communicate regularly with other disciplines such as Sales, Land, Construction, Technical Architects as required.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
* Provide leadership for the team on a day to day basis, motivating, supporting and managing performance
* Undertake annual Performance Development Reviews, managing both formal and informal training for the team
* Maintain an up to date knowledge of site performance
* Assist in the preparation of Board Papers
* Assist with the tendering process and with land bids/PTPs
* Manage all Post Contract responsibilities.
* Manage the Sub-Contract procurement process, oversee ordering and resolve any contractual disputes
* Create and monitor budgets for sub-contractors and materials
* To monitor and control all Budgets (prelims, sales & marketing, technical & land)
* Approve order and payment variations
* Liaise with the buying function for orders and the control of materials
* Provide cost reports and key date updates within deadlines
* Manage communication with other disciplines (sales, land, construction, architects and consultants)
About You
Knowledge
* Surveying Degree or equivalent experience
* Working knowledge of current Building Regulations and current NHBC standards
* Good technical knowledge
* Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the wider aims of the business
* Knowledge of standard forms of contract
Skills
* Computer literate, specifically with Outlook, word, excel
* Ability to produce accurate reports and presentations
* Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
* Ability to work under own initiative, managing conflicting demands in a time pressurised environment
* Ability to meet demands whilst under pressure
* Extremely organised and confident with the ability to plan own and team workload
* Excellent attention to detail
* Effective at building relationships both internally and externally
* Demonstrate a willingness to learn and share new ideas
* Self-motivated and proactive in your approach
* Ability to challenge current ways of working with innovative ideas and solutions
Experience
* Experience of leading and managing a successful team
* Experience of motivating and getting the best out of a team
We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work. If we need to adjust anything in our recruitment process to support you, please contact careers@cala.co.uk
About Us
The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing, Management, and Finance
* Industries
Construction and Housing and Community Development
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