In a Nutshell
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our team within Vistry South London, at our Southall site (UB1 3AJ). As our Commercial Manager, you will feed into strategy and implement policy, enabling project teams to deliver through effective management and leadership of assigned teams.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
In return, what we would like from you
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Broad range of construction experience including main contract and mixed tenure private/affordable apartment developments
Experience in various forms of contract.
Experience in dispute resolution and contract administration.
A full successful track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects
Experience in managing and leading successful teams.
Experience in complex construction projects.
Strong and Consistent Performance
Respect for our People and Customers
Teamwork
Integrity and Commitment
Effective Leadership
Desirable
Relevant experience managing and mentoring managers
Construction related degree.
Preferred MCIOB or MRICS qualifications.
Leadership skills including:
Setting objectives
Giving feedback
Coaching
Listening
Painting a compelling picture Influencing others
More about the Commercial Manager role
Responsible for implementing robust and ethical procurement practices across the team
In accordance with agreed authorisation levels, comment, review and sign-off subcontractor recommendations with Commercial & Construction Directors.
Review and comment on subcontractor Articles of Agreement
Communicate external influences across the team and implement strategy.
Responsible for implementing supply chain risk management
Responsible for providing advice to team on resolving contractual disputes and legal matters in a timely manner
Responsible for implementing ethical subcontract administration practice and driving continuous quality and efficiency improvement
Review and comment on project cost reports with team and present to Commercial Director at monthly cost report meetings
Implement company-wide strategic decisions.
Responsible for ensuring high standards of cash flow forecasting
Review and comment on project cash flows with team and present to Commercial Director at cash flow meetings.
Responsible for providing supporting information in order to facilitate build contracts.
Responsible for ensuring Joint Venture partners are informed of project progress.
Responsible for maintaining positive and successful client relationships.
Ensuring that all funding conditions precedent are fulfilled.
Attend pre-construction to operations project handover meetings
Provide continuous feedback to pre-construction of current market rates to inform land bids
Create an environment to drive engagement and high performance
Manage all people processes - absences, performance, discipline, holidays.
Manage the performance of team, 121s, appraisals and under performance.
Role Model and drive the practice of Vistry Group People Behaviours
Undertake regular team meetings
Recruit Managing Surveyors and support Managing Surveyors to undertake recruitment
Drive engagement and collaboration across all departments
Implement Health & Safety strategy for department and supply chain
Support Building a Living Legacy strategy and drive implementation of BLL objectives.
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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